The A2C Legal

Strategic management and protection of intangible intellectual assets are becoming fundamental pillars for companies of all sizes, domestic or foreign, operating either in physical or digital worlds. A2C Legal proposes a positive agenda for Intellectual Property from a business perspective: we engage with trends and strategically anticipate scenarios that will impact leadership decision-making.

We understand that trademarks, patents, industrial designs, software, scientific, literary, or artistic works, geographical indications, and other intellectual property rights are commercially valuable assets. Therefore, they must be carefully managed, protected, and defended against third-party actions.

In this context, A2C Legal provides specialized legal consulting aimed at offering awareness and solutions for intellectual property management and protection in Brazil.

Supported by more than 15 years of experience in strategic legal counseling in Intellectual Property Law, we operate aiming to provide strategic planning and protection, either through contractual negotiations related to IP assets or in litigation before administrative and judicial bodies.

Our portfolio also includes advocacy and public policy consulting services for intellectual property-intensive sectors. We develop opinions on the national legal/regulatory landscape, participate in debate forums and government initiatives for the regulation and improvement of the Brazilian Intellectual Property system.

Ana Carolina Cagnoni Ribeiro

Founder

Lawyer specialized in intellectual property law since 2008. Experienced in working with Brazilian, multinational companies and trade associations, having worked with recognized law firms. Seasoned with different intellectual property rights such as trademarks, patents, copyrights, unfair competition, designs and software, besides related areas of law and practice (advertising, technology, entertainment, life sciences and data protection).

She has published several articles and book chapters for different publications and media outlets in Brazil, as well participated in different seminars and presentations. Fascinated by human creativity and inventiveness. Frequent traveler, Carolina is passionate about being in contact with new people, culture and locals.

Academic Background

  • PhD student in Commercial Law – Intellectual Property USP (2025 onwards)

  • Master in Commercial Law – Intellectual Property USP (2022)

  • Intellectual Property LLM at Queen Mary University of London (2010)

  • LLB in Law and Corporate Law USP (2006)

Certifications and Associations

  • Intellectual Property and Innovation columnist at Jota

  • Board of Director Member at ABPI (2023-2025)

  • Deputy Editor of ABPI Magazine

  • Innovation Manager Certificate from Copenhagen Business School (2021)

  • CIPP Europe and USA Certificates from IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals