Professional Experience
Flávia Amaral returned to the firm in 2021 and works in the IP Tech group with a focus on Intellectual Property, Technology Franchising, Data Protection and Information Security.
Awards and Recognitions
Flávia Amaral was recognized for her work in the area of Intellectual Property by LACCA, Análise 500 and Análise Mulher, as well as for her work in Franchising by Who’sWho.
Academic Background
She has a law degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law from the Cândido Mendes University and a specialization in Corporate Law and Capital Markets from the Fundação Getúlio Vargas.
Activities outside the office
Flávia is a member of the Legal Studies Committee of the Brazilian Franchising Association (ABF) and coordinates the Intellectual Property, Franchising and Fashion Law Unit of the Italo-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (Italcam). She is a member of the OAB/RJ Fashion Committee. She holds the CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) and CDPO/BR certifications granted by the IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals).
Publications
She is the author of several publications:
- Brazilian franchises abroad: what precautions should be taken when expanding your franchise network abroad?
- Arbitration in Franchise Agreements;
- Comments on the Industrial Property Law;
- Service tax – ISS and the franchising system.
She is the co-author of the following books:
- Franchising Aspectos Jurídicos. Vol. 2. 1. ed. São Paulo: Foco, 2024. Franchising Legal Aspects. Vol. 1. 2. ed. São Paulo: Foco, 2024. Comentários à Lei de Propriedade Industrial
- An exclusive analysis by women. 1. ed. São Paulo: Revista dos Tribunais, 2023. Franchising. 1. ed. São Paulo: Revista dos Tribunais, 2021. Comentários à Lei de Propriedade Industrial. 2. ed. Rio de Janeiro: Renovar, 2005.
Languages
Portuguese and English
