As part of its plan to combat the backlog, the Brazilian PTO has launched several fast-track programs over the last years, which can dramatically...
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Through these years of her professional experience, she has dealt with different types of projects in several technical fields, such as mechanics, electrics and telecommunications.
Marina is a member of the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy (CREA-RJ), she holds a Postgraduation’s Degree in Process Engineering from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ) and a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Fluminense Federal University (UFF).
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Madrid Protocol Guide
A complete analysis of the practical effects on the Brazilian and international trademark registration system.What you didn't know about the Madrid...
Top 7 questions on patent prosecution and opposition in Brazil
Are you interested to learn about some of the particularities of patent prosecution and opposition in Brazil? Here we take a look at 7 “introductory...
New Brazilian e-software system delivers strong growth in registrations
In Brazil, the software market is expanding rapidly. According to the recent numbers from the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES),...
New Brazilian tax rules for remittance of IP royalties abroad – time to change your contractual arrangements?
In December 2021, Brazil introduced sweeping changes to its legal framework on foreign exchange (under Law 14.286/2021). In addition to various...
Brazil — new national action plan to combat piracy approved
In a recent post, we discussed how Brazil’s Anti-counterfeiting Council (CNCP) recently met with other government entities and stakeholders,...
Software related inventions in Brazil
Below we provide a brief overview of the respective approaches in patenting of software related inventions in the US and Europe, before providing...
Using empirical research to understand Brazilian IP practice
The discussion on using empirical research for law is not a new one. In fact, the term “Jurimetrics” was already in frequent use in the US during...
Industrial Designs: a brief overview of Brazilian practice
In a recent article, we highlighted how recent changes and improvements to the examination standards related to design applications in the Brazilian...
BRPTO launches Phase III of Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program
Recently, the Brazilian PTO (BRPTO) published, in its Official Gazette No. 2659, Rule #055/2021 that implements Phase III of the PPH Pilot Program,...
Brazil and Portugal establish Patent Prosecution Highway partnership
On December 16, the Brazilian PTO (BRPTO) and the Portuguese National IP Institute (INPI-PT) signed a partnership agreement for a Patent Prosecution...
A look at recent innovation and technology measures in Brazil
Last month, the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”), together with institutional partners, released its 14th Global Innovation...
Brazilian DPA signs first international co-operation agreement with Spanish authority
In our recent posts, we have been following the developments in the ANPD (Brazil’s Data Protection Agency) highlighting updates and key developments...
Following the latest developments in Brazil’s DPA
In our last post on this topic, we discussed recent developments in respect of the ANPD (the Brazilian DPA) and the LGPD (Brazil’s Data Protection...
How are digital influencers regulated in Brazil?
In Brazil, advertising is subject to different legal considerations based on Constitutional, Civil, Intellectual Property and Data Protection Law,...
Brazil: tackling patent infringement in the courts
Brazil is the second largest country in the Americas, both in terms of GDP and population. The Brazilian Industrial Property law (Law 9279/1996)...
Brazilian PTO creates new rules for position marks
On 21 September, the Brazilian PTO published a new rule, providing for the registration of trademarks in the form of a position mark. This...
Understanding the sudden changes to Brazil’s Internet Law
On September 6, the Brazilian President enacted Provisional Measure No. 1,068 of 2021, amending the provisions of the Brazilian Civil Rights...
Brazilian PTO annuls patent for CBD based drug
In a decision published on 27 July, the Brazilian PTO annulled the patent for the drug Myalo, a CBD based medicine marketed by the company...
What can 5G do for the gaming world?
The gaming industry has exploded in recent years and the gaming craze continues to spread across the globe. Further, diverse forecasts show that...
Revisiting the exhaustion of IP rights
A topic that has recently resurged is the exhaustion of IP rights and what it means for companies doing business internationally. This is due to the...
Right of publicity under the Brazilian Legislation
There is no specific provision in the Brazilian legislation that recognizes the right of publicity, an intellectual property right described as the...
Games and loyalty programs in Brazil
Gamification is here to stay and is now reaching all markets. This is nothing new. Today, the strategy is commonly used in combination with...
Cannabis in Brazil: a synopsis of current market
Recent events in Brazil may be seen as further steps in a slowly changing position in the cannabis market across the region. Such change takes place...
Brazilian DPA issues guidelines on data processing agents
In a recent post, we discussed the latest developments in respect of the Brazil’s new federal data protection authority (the ANPD). Brazil’s general...
A closer look at the Brazilian e-sports market
It is no secret that the global e-sports market has been exploding in recent years. A 2021 Global E-sports Market report produced by Newzoo...
The role of ANVISA in cannabis related patents
As mentioned in our previous post on this topic, patent applications for pharmaceutical products or processes must be submitted to ANVISA (The...
Patents for cannabis products in Brazil
In a recent post on this topic, we discussed how the slowly changing position toward cannabis-based products in Brazil, with the background of...
Intellectual Property in Brazil: A brief synopsis
Over the last years, the government began focusing its attention on creating a culture of innovation, and the growth of Intellectual Property in...
The Brazilian Automotive market – the new tech trends in numbers
In our previous article on the topic of the automotive industry in Brazil, we discussed that the industry is going through exponential change. In...
Where to next for the Brazilian automotive sector?
The automotive industry is of huge significance to the global economy. In 2019 alone, more than 91 million cars, vans and buses were produced...
Chilean congress approves changes to Intellectual Property Law
During April, the Chilean Congress approved a bill that seeks to modernize the national Intellectual Property system and create greater...
Public incentives for electronic games
In recent years, there has been a movement towards the inclusion of games in the categories of works that can receive incentives in the form of...
IP Rights after Brexit
After the transition period ended on 31 December 2020, EU law ceased to apply in the UK. This means it is no longer subject to the authority of the...
Update on Privacy & Data Protection in Brazil
In this blog post, we will discuss recent developments in respect of the ANPD (Brazil’s new federal data protection agency) and the LGPD (Brazil’s...
Cannabis products in Brazil: a new agri-business?
Recent events in Brazil may be seen as further steps in a slowly changing position toward cannabis-based products in the region. Such change takes...
Brazil: Anti-Counterfeiting and Piracy Update
As the largest and most populous country in Latin America, it was often difficult in the past for owners to protect the intellectual property...
The Challenges of Brazilian Franchises
The Brazilian Franchise Association (ABF) reported an impressive growth of 8.3% in total revenues from franchise operations in 2015 and expects...
Madrid Protocol in Brazil: A analysis of the practical effects
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) still tends to be conservative in its approach towards trademark registration. Brazilian law allows...
Constitutional challenge regarding minimum term of patent protection in Brazil: analysis postponed, and preliminary injunction partially granted by Reporting Justice
The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the analysis of a landmark constitutional case that challenges the legal provision that establishes...
STF to hear constitutional challenge on minimum patent term
On April 7 (Wednesday), the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court should start to consider ADI 5529, a landmark constitutional case that challenges the...
Madrid Protocol in Brazil – Some First Impressions.
What we have learned about the Madrid Protocol in Brazil In a recent article, we discussed how the Brazilian government began to focus its attention...
The BPTO: A Positive Transformation?
When meeting international colleagues at conferences and IP events, the conversation often centered around the Brazilian Patent and Trademark...
Game on! The Brazilian Video Games industry – from big potential to possible legal concerns
The Brazilian Video Games industry – from big potential to possible legal concerns Like other parts of the world, Brazil is currently experiencing a...
BRAZIL: Co-Ownership of Trademarks Approved
As announced by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) on September 8, 2020, the possibility of co-owning trademarks in Brazil came into...
5G in Brazil: from market opportunities to challenges
The term 5G is used to describe the next generation of mobile networks beyond LTE mobile networks. It is not just a new frequency for data...
Q&A about the status of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
1. What is the status of the Brazilian Data Protection Law? The Brazilian General Data Protection Law, also known as LGPD, was approved in August...
Doing IP Business in Brazil
Do you want to expand your business in Brazil? "Daniel has always sought to accompany its clients, especially in the strategic issues of their...
Artificial Intelligence: insights from the first meeting of the Daniel Research Group
The perspective of creativity and innovation for technological purposes has always existed in society, respecting its capabilities and delimitations...
New E-Commerce Rules in Brazil
Hannah Vitória Macedo Fernandes Fabiana Mascarenhas The E-Commerce Brazil Group recently released the information that 75 countries, including the...