Are you interested to learn about some of the particularities of Patent Licensing in Brazil? Below, we take a look at 3 important considerations...
OUR TEAM
Patent Specialist
Marina has worked at one of most respected and known project consulting company in Brazil, at the contract management area in a Brazilian energy efficiency company and at a Brazilian intellectual property office.
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).
Pratice Areas
Mechanics
Patents
Patents
Education
Graduated in Mechanical Engineering – Fluminense Federal University (UFF);
Postgraduate in Process Engineering – Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC – RJ).
Postgraduate in Process Engineering – Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC – RJ).
Affiliations, Commissions and Collegiate
Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy – CREA-RJ.
Articles
Getting to know Brazilian Patent Practice
In the past, we received some questions regarding patent practice in Brazil and how this differs to other countries (in this post, we provide a...
Navigating the Madrid Protocol in Brazil
Brazil ratified the Madrid Protocol, which became operational in the country on October 2, 2019 (under Decree No. 10,033). In this post, we consider...
New rules from ANVISA – National Agency of Sanitary Vigilance on labelling requirements
On September 15, 2022, the Federal Register published Resolution 751, which deals with risk classification, notification and registration regimes,...
A glimpse at privacy and the metaverse
A recent report by McKinsey found that the Metaverse has the potential to generate up to $5 trillion in value by 2030. The term metaverse has its...
Compulsory Licensing – a synopsis of what’s been happening in Brazil and abroad
For those new to the topic, Compulsory Licensing refers to the process where a government allows third parties to manufacture a patented product or...
Argentinian DPA opens public consultation on new data protection law
On 8 September, the Argentinian DPA (Agencia De Acceso A La Información Pública) announced the opening of a public consultation process on the...
Industrial Design: Brazil prepares for accession to the Hague Agreement
This year, Brazil is progressing with its proposal to join the Hague Agreement on International Registrations of Industrial Designs. The move is...
Brazil to provide new framework on telehealth
According to a recent study, the global telehealth market grew to USD 144,38 billion in 2020, which represents growth of 135.2% on the 2019 average....
Icons and your IP rights – 8 tips for ensuring greater protection
Icons that identify applications are the new distinguishing signs of today. They are used to facilitate our navigation on smartphones and computers....
New ANVISA rules for labelling of food enter into force on 10/09/2022
The aim of the standards is to improve the clarity and readability of food labels and thus help consumers make more conscious food choices. In...
10 Common questions on Trademark Enforcement in Brazil
Are you interested to learn about some of the particularities of Trademark enforcement in the Brazilian courts? Here we take a look at 10 common...
Data Protection and privacy in Brazil: what’s expected for 2022 and beyond
The discourse on data protection and privacy in Brazil has been gaining momentum in the last years and the issue has now been placed firmly on the...
What you need to know about franchising in Brazil
Brazil’s franchise market, which is the 6th largest in the world (in terms of franchise units) and 5th (in terms of franchise chains), has been...
How to Accelerate Patent Prosecution in Brazil?
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...
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...