Ricardo Costa Macedo – Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
Of Counsel
Ricardo Costa Macedo is an Of Counsel at Ferreira Pinto Cardigos who focuses in the areas of Health Law and Intellectual Property.
His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of both contentious and non-contentious matters, including patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights such as trade secrets and unfair competition, with a particular emphasis on the pharmaceutical, home care, food, and insurance industries.
His work is recognized by publications and directories such as: Legal 500, WTR 1000 – the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, IP STARS, Best Lawyers and others.
Recognition
- As cited by the LEGAL 500 in 2020: “Ricardo Costa Macedo is recommended for: accuracy in the work provided; commitment to the clients’ requests and needs; clarity in the necessary explanations; availability and promptness”.
- The LEGAL 500 in 2019 also highlighted that “Ricardo Costa Macedo is valued for his ‘accuracy, commitment and clarity’”.
- Ricardo Costa Macedo was highly recommended by the Leaders League in its 2020 IP litigation and Technology rankings for Portugal.
Publications with Relation to Cannabis Matters
- Portugal Publishes Rules on Cultivation and Industrial Exploitation of Hemp”: https://journal.cannabislaw.report/portugal-publishes-rules-on-cultivation-industrial-exploitation-of-hemp/
Cannabis Law Journal: “Portugal Details The Rules On The Licensing Of Cannabis Related Activities”: https://journal.cannabislaw.report/caiadoguerreiro-portugal-details-the-rules-on-the-licensing-of-cannabis-related-activities/ - Iberian Lawyer: “The Booming Medical Cannabis Market In Portugal”: http://www.iberianlawyer.com/health-care-legal-updates/8905-the-booming-medical-cannabis-market-in-portugal
- Life Sciences Lawyer: “The CBD Regulatory Landscape In Portugal And In The EU”: https://www.caiadoguerreiro.com/pt-pt/clipping/the-cbd-regulatory-landscape-in-portugal-and-in-the-eu/
Socials
- LinkedIn profile page of Ricardo Costa Macedo
- LinkedIn – Ferreira Pinto Cardigos Associados

Address & Contacts
Address
Avenida José Malhoa, 16-B, 2º 1070-159 Lisboa | Portugal
GPS
38.737716791639, -9.1653843526064
Telephone