Academic Background

• About me

Igor Manzan brings extensive experience in complex intellectual property litigation, including trademark, patent, and copyright disputes. Known for his technical precision and innovative legal strategies, he represents both national and international clients with a results-driven and client-focused approach. He holds a Law degree from Universidade Paulista and an LL.M. in Business Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), and is a member of both ASPI and ABPI. 

Igor’s practice is grounded in strategic problem-solving, close client relationships, and fast, clear communication ensuring predictable and effective legal outcomes. He is also a guest lecturer at respected institutions such as ESA-OAB/SP, PUC/PR, UNIFBV and serves as an academic advisor at FGV. He has spoken at leading national and international IP conferences, including ASPI and the OAB’s IP Symposiums. 

Driven by a passion for protecting innovation and sharing knowledge, Igor is committed to advancing the field of intellectual property in Brazil. Outside the courtroom and classroom, he enjoys sports and brings that same energy and dedication into every facet of his professional life. 

• Undergraduate Degree

Paulista University, Bachelor of Laws, 2017

• Professional Registration

OAB/SP 402.131, member of the São Paulo Intellectual Property Association and the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association

• Postgraduate Studies

Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV LAW), LL.M. in Business Law, 2022

• Advanced Training

Intellectual Property Litigation – Escola Paulista da Magistratura (EPM) – 2023

Copyright and Social Media – ESA OAB/SP – 2023

Entertainment Contracts Course – OAB Jabaquara – 2023

Copyright: From Theory to Practice! – Institute of Technology and Society (ITS Rio) – 2022

Course “Franchises in the Judiciary” – Escola Paulista da Magistratura (EPM) – 2022

• Teaching Experience

Guest Lecturer at ESA – OAB/SP, PUC/PR, UNIFBV, the Intellectual Property School, and Intellectual Property Advisor at CEJUR/FGV (2022 – present). Speaker at symposia and congresses, including: International Congress of ASPI – São Paulo Intellectual Property Association (2024)

World Intellectual Property Day Symposia – OAB/PE (2023 and 2024)

II International Fashion Law Meeting – OAB/RN (2021)

• Academic Publications

Paulista University Archive – Technology Transfer Contracts and Know-How Licensing. Bachelor’s thesis supervised by Prof. Bruna Simões França, 2017.

OAB/PE, Intellectual Property, New Technologies, and Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities – Trademark Parody: Tiriricas Aside, Regarding Copyright Law, It Is Important to Reinforce the Almost Prohibitive Restriction on Trademark Parodies, 2024.

• Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish