Academic Background

• About me

With over two decades of experience in the legal field, Débora Araújo Lopes is a respected professional known for her competence, active listening, and strategic vision in the area of Intellectual Property. She holds a law degree from the Catholic Law School of Santos (UNISANTOS), and postgraduate degrees in Business Law from the same institution and in Intellectual Property with a focus on Entertainment and Media Law from ESA. 

Débora has built a solid career leading her own IP firm, where she successfully managed a portfolio of over 500 cases. She is also strongly committed to education, having trained more than 100 students in trademark registration, always aiming to share practical and technical knowledge in an accessible way. 

Her leadership is marked by innovation, responsibility, and sharp market insight. She has served as Chair of the Intellectual Property Commission at the Santos chapter of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) since 2017 and is the creator of the Anti-Piracy Seminar, an initiative recognized by the Ministry of Justice, which has cemented her status as a national reference in the defense of intangible assets. 

Discreet in the professional environment, she values moments of freedom, connection with nature, and time spent with family and friends. She finds joy in contributing to new businesses and projects, always maintaining a keen eye on clients’ needs and delivering clear, effective, and personalized solutions. 

• Undergraduate Degree

Catholic University of Law of Santos – UNISANTOS. Graduation: 2004

• Professional Registration

OAB/SP 224.870

• Postgraduate Studies

Catholic University of Law of Santos – UNISANTOS. Business Law. Civil Liability of the Maritime Operator. 2009.

Superior School of Advocacy – ESA/SP. Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, and Media. Protection. COPYRIGHT IN ADVERTISING: FROM CREATION TO AD. 2019

• Languages

English, Portuguese