A boutique law firm specializing in intellectual property
NLP is a Lisbon-based law firm specialising in intellectual property, which was founded by three lawyers who share common values and complementary skills, committed to creating a project that adds value to the legal market and to the society as a whole.
Over 15 years of experience in intellectual property
The 3 founding partners have over 15 years of experience in intellectual property, including coordinating the largest and more complex patent litigation cases in Portugal.
NLP's lawyers have extensive experience in providing legal advice to national and international clients protecting, negotiating and enforcing their IP rights in different fields of activity.
We work with multidisciplinary teams and in close collaboration with international firms and teams.
NLP's lawyers have extensive experience in providing legal advice to national and international clients protecting, negotiating and enforcing their IP rights in different fields of activity.
We work with multidisciplinary teams and in close collaboration with international firms and teams.
A 360º approach to intellectual property
At NLP, we are committed to making intellectual property serve innovation, by providing 360º legal advice to our clients on innovation, protection, negotiation and enforcement of the various types of IP rights and in the relevant field of activity.
To achieve this goal and serve our clients’ interests, we have a network of partners specialised in software/AI, biotechnology, chemistry/pharmaceutical sciences, electronics and materials, and others.
At NLP, we believe that technology and science are the cornerstones of progress and a more sustainable future. Our goal is to drive innovation by helping our clients unlock the full potential of their greatest asset: intellectual property.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standard of quality of service, delivering solid legal and technical advice, which is updated, accurate, timely, clear and purpose-driven. We focus on each client’s business, needs and expectations, and aim to anticipate trends and become reliable advisors.
Innovation
We constantly challenge ourselves and our clients, while looking for purpose-driven innovative solutions grounded in solid legal and technical knowledge.
Fulfilment
We celebrate individual and collective growth and success and we value diversity inside and out, within an open and informal environment. We believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, time and space. We support each other and collaborate to positively shape the future and success of the project. We exist outside the firm and know how to be professional and have fun at the same time.
Accountability
We take responsibility and remain accountable towards ourselves and others. We strive to be fair, earnest and transparent in the relationships we establish.
Passion
Our passion and excitement are intentional and drive us and our work forward.