Professional Experience
Flávia Amaral returned to the firm in 2021. She works in the IP Tech group with a focus on Intellectual Property, Technology, Data Protection, Privacy, Cybersecurity and Franchise.
Awards and Recognitions
Flávia Amaral was recognized for her work in the field of Intellectual Property by LACCA, Análise Advocacia 500 and Análise Mulher
Academic Background
She graduated from Universidade Federal do Rio with a degree in law and from Universidade Cândido Mendes with postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law, and also a specialization in Corporate Law and Capital Markets from Fundação Getúlio Vargas.
Activities outside the office
In addition, Flávia is a member of the Legal Studies Commission of the ABF – Associação Brasileira de Franchising (Brazilian Franchising Association); Coordinator of the Intellectual Property and Fashion Law Nucleus of the Italo-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture – Italcam and was Assistant Cultural Director at the ASPI – Associação Paulista de Propriedade Intelectual (São Paulo Intellectual Property Association).
Publications
She is the author of several publications, including:
– Brazilian franchises abroad: what precautions should be taken when expanding your franchise network abroad?
– Arbitration in Franchise Contracts.
– Comments to the Industrial Property Law.
– The tax on services – ISS and the franchising system.
Languages
Portuguese and English
Representative matters and clients
She represents Brazilian and foreign clients in different industry segments, such as fashion and luxury, health, beauty and well-being, medical products, electronics, technology, automotive and retail.
Related News

Trench Rossi Watanabe is awarded the CESA Gender Equality Seal
Trench Rossi Watanabe has received the CESA Gender Equity Seal in the highest category entitled “Highlight”. This award recognizes law firms that have solid Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, taking into consideration several fronts, such as internal commitment, strategic planning, communication and participation rate. With a female majority in leadership for years, this recognition reinforces […]

Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) launches Preliminary Study on Legitimate Interest for public consultation
In brief The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) made available on August 16, 2023 (Wednesday), through this link, a public consultation regarding the Preliminary Study on the personal data processing legal basis of legitimate interest. Such consultation will be open for 30 days on the Participa Mais Brasil platform (between August 16 and September 15). In […]

Brazilian Data Protection Authority launches public consultation on regulation of international transfers of personal data
In brief On August 15, 2023 (Tuesday), the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) launched a public consultation on the regulation of international transfer of personal data, which will be available for 30 days on the Participa Mais Brasil platform, on this link (between August 15 and September 14). In more detail The draft under public consultation sets […]

First sanction for non-compliance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) is issued by the Brazilian Data Protection Authority
In brief On July 6th, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued its first sanction for non-compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). The ANPD’s General Supervision Coordination (CGF/ANPD) determined the penalties in conclusion to the administrative sanctioning process against a small business entity (microempresa – “Company”), due to violation of articles 7 […]

ANPD publishes Technical Note on the processing of personal data by drugstores
In brief On Friday (05/12), the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published Technical Note No. 4/2023/CGTP/ANPD with a diagnosis of the study it conducted to verify the conformity of the processing of personal data by drugstores with the Brazilian Data Protection Law (Law No. 13,709/2018 – LGPD). In more detail The study was motivated due […]