José Luís Arnaut is a lawyer and business leader with a prominent national and international profile. As Managing Partner at CMS Portugal, he leads the Technology, Media & Communications, Intellectual Property, and Life Sciences teams, advising companies and institutions on strategic, regulatory, and innovation matters. His work integrates legal practice with institutional leadership and the management of key projects in sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, tourism, and new technologies. He is also Chairman of ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal and holds significant roles in tourism and economic associations.
Holding a Law degree from Universidade Lusíada and a specialization in industrial property from the University Robert Schuman of Strasbourg, José Luís Arnaut is a European Patent Attorney and European Trademark Attorney, as well as an official industrial property agent in Portugal. Recognized for 18 consecutive years by Chambers Europe, Legal 500, and IP Stars, he has led legal transformation in patents, trademarks, and technology. Founder of CMS Portugal, he has held political roles as Minister and as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee in Parliament. He has been instrumental in promoting tourism and innovation, serving on the boards of the Lisbon Tourism Association, the Portuguese Tourism Confederation, and as a member of the International Advisory Board of Goldman Sachs International.
José Luís Arnaut’s talks are characterized by clarity, technical rigor, and strategic insight. He addresses complex topics in an accessible way, connecting legal trends, technological innovation, and business challenges for diverse audiences. His practical, results-driven style transforms legal and digital transformation topics into valuable tools for companies, executives, and public leaders.
How legal frameworks and intellectual property protection drive the transformation of companies and sectors in the digital economy.
Analysis of emerging technologies, data protection, and digital regulation, with practical cases from the European and global sectors.
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