Joao Molinari Junior

I'm Joao Molinari Junior, International Business Consultant and Lawyer.

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BUSINESS-SAVVY LEGAL COUNSEL: HANDLING CROSS-BORDER LEGAL ISSUES TO ADVANCE COMPANY GOALS. --> Registered lawyer at the Brazilian Bar Association - Parana State; --> 10 years+ practice on international business transactions and international business development; --> Brazilian Customs Law specialist of service to national and foreign companies; --> Lecturing experience on Intellectual Property for graduate students; --> 15 years+ English-Portuguese-English translation and interpretation; ACHIEVEMENTS --> One of the only 30 studiers awarded full scholarship for an advanced training program on IPRs and managing intellectual property within commercial business strategies; this took place in South Korea in 2010. --> Successfully won a lawsuit on behalf of clients to release blocked cargo imports without need for collateral, saving each client up to $100,000 each. --> Secured an exclusive distribution agreement with a South African company; this resulted in a viable and cost-effective partnership. --> Managed a US product launch through evaluating third party manufacturing companies and securing FDA registration. --> Appointed as an Intellectual Property (IP) Professor by the Academia Brasileira de Direito Constitucional to give lectures of IP and Domain name dispute resolution. STRENGTHSFINDER 2.0 Intellection, Learner, Achiever, Input and Significance. (http://www.strengthstest.com/strengthsfinderthemes/strengths-themes.html) INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE --> Frequent business trips to Belgium, Botswana, Canada, China, Germany, India, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, United States and Uruguay. CONTACT [email protected]

International Operations Manager at MRL Homeopathic International

March 2010 - December 2013

o Responsible for leading international business operations. o Co-ordinated the monetization of intellectual assets through licensing and the commercialization of assets. o Provided Company Directors with strategic advice. o Managed legal matters and oversaw the work of outside counsel. o Represented the company throughout corporate and commercial matters (including licensing, regulatory compliance, litigation management and corporate governance).

Operational Lead at Rhema Films

July 2010 - February 2013

o Responsible for procurement of raw materials, researching market trends, and identifying new business opportunities whilst managing any legal-related matters. o Ensured customs documents were accurate and in compliance with all regulations. o Negotiated and secured purchasing credit conditions for a newly formed business.

Operations Manager at Malinc Comercial

June 2003 - December 2007

o Responsible for purchasing goods, shipping documentation, customs clearance, ensuring regulatory compliance, litigation management, and conducting performance reviews & commercial contract negotiations with suppliers and clients.

Teacher of English at Wizard Idiomas

March 1995 - December 1999

o Taught English as a second language to beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. o In 1997, voted Employee of the Year.

Legal Counsel at Joao Molinari Junior Law Practice and Advice in International Trade

January 2008

o Further to graduating with a Master's, established a consultancy positioned to support SMEs in achieving international trade opportunities. o Drafted contracts and legal writing, including the drafting, review and revision of complex proposals, bids and non-disclosure agreements. o Exercised a sound understanding and implementation of general business and legal practices. o Successfully negotiated and amicably closed several damage and debt collection agreements for both Brazilian and foreign companies. o Provided advice on IP Law and business strategies for International companies to facilitate expansion.

Tilburg University

2014 – 2015

Master's degree

99Canvas

2013 – 2013

Executive Education

Concentration: Business - Startup

FAE Centro Universitario

2013 – 2013

Executive Education

Concentration: Organizational Leadership

Saybrook University - Seattle, WA

2013 – 2013

Executive Education

Concentration: Organizational Leadership

University of California Los Angeles

2013 – 2013

Executive Certificate Program

Concentration: Medical Marketing

Thunderbird School of Global Management

2012 – 2012

Executive Global Leadership Certificate Program

Concentration: Leading & Managing in Turbulent Times

Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management

2011 – 2011

Certificate

Concentration: Private Capital Market

WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center

2011 – 2011

Workshop

Concentration: Domain Name Dispute Resolution

WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center

2011 – 2011

Workshop

Concentration: WIPO Arbitration Workshop

Universidade do Vale do Itajai

2009 – 2011

Graduate Certificate

Concentration: Customs Law and International Business

Academia Brasileira de Direito Constitucional

2008 – 2011

Graduate Diploma

Concentration: Corporate Law

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

2010 – 2010

Extra Course

Concentration: Advanced Training Program on IPRS and Business

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

2006 – 2007

LL.M.

Concentration: Business and Trade Law

Universidade Tuiuti do Parana

2001 – 2006

Bachelor of

Concentration: Laws

Centro Europeu de Curitiba

2002 – 2002

Extra Course

Concentration: Export & Import

IP Law, Corporate Law, International Business and Trade Law, Import and Export Law, International Contracts, Trademarks, Contract Drafting, Lawsuits, Arbitration, Contracts and ICT, Cybercrime, Liability and the Internet, Privacy and Data Protection, Biotechnology, Technology and IP Rights Management, Homeopathy, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Auto Parts, New Business Opportunities, International Business Transactions, Travel, Business Books.