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Appellate Judge (ret.) Abel Gomes joined Licks Attorneys as a partner in 2021, following his retirement from the Regional Federal Court of the 2nd Region, where he served for 16 years as appellate judge. Prior to his time on the appellate court, he served as a federal judge for 12 years. Mr. Gomes holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Appellate Judge dedicated to classes specialized in Industrial Property of the Regional Federal Court of the 2nd Region. He joined the 1st panel in 2005 and was rapporteur for over 300 decisions related to patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. His extensive experience in this area has solidified his reputation as one of Brazil’s most knowledgeable and experienced magistrates in the field.
In addition to his legal career, Mr. Gomes has been honored with the Peacemaker Medal by the Ministry of the Army in 1997, as well as the Medal of Order of Military Merit and Pedro Ernesto Medal in 2007, among other prestigious awards. He has also taken on significant educational and academic endeavors, serving as a Visiting Professor at the School of Magistracy of the State of Rio de Janeiro (EMERJ) and holds the position of Vice-President of the Permanent Forum of Philosophy, Ethics, and Legal Systems of EMERJ. Additionally, he is a valued member of the Permanent Forum of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure of EMERJ.
