Walter was recognized as a notable practitioner in Intellectual Property law in the 2015 through 2019 editions of Chambers & Partners Chambers Latin America.
Walter W. Palmer
Senior Partner
Experience:
A member of the Florida Bar since 1995, Walter practiced as a civil litigator in federal and state courts in the U.S. for five years before moving to Brazil in August 2000 to work for a top-tier IP boutique. After becoming a member of the Brazilian Bar (Rio de Janeiro) in 2005, he co-founded Pinheiro Palmer Advogados with his wife Cristina.
In the 2022 edition of World Trademark Review's WTR 1000, Walter was recognized as "'an 'experienced and pragmatic expert who connects well with business folks and is very easy to partner with.'"
English and Portuguese
Education
1988 B.A, English/Political Science - Univ. of Miami, FL
1990 M.A., English - Univ. of Miami, FL
1995 J.D. - The George Washington University Law School
Practice areas
Trademarks
85 %
Copyright
15 %
Recognitions
Walter was ranked in the Gold band for individuals in the 2019 through 2025 editions of World Trademark Review's WTR 1000, and in the Silver band for individuals annually in the 2013 through 2018 editions of the publication.
Walter was listed in the Brazil - IP - Trademarks section of the 2024 edition of Law Business Research Ltd's Lexology Index , formerly known as Who's Who Legal - Trademarks/IP.
