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 contrast to the US approach). While similar in many ways, there are also some key differences between patent practice in...
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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 the requirement to appoint a local representative in respect of Brazilian Madrid Protocol designations, and the...
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 origins in futurism and science fiction, and describes a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection. This...
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 practice certain process via a license mandatorily granted in favor of such third parties by force of law (i.e., without...
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 proposal to update the existing data protection framework within the country. The objective is to ensure effective public...
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 part of a bigger strategy to align the country with leading nations in terms of intellectual property matters, and the...
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. In Brazil, revenue in the digital health market (including different technologies such as health apps, wearable...
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. There can be little doubt that icons have a distinctive function. However, is it possible to protect application icons...
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 questions that people routinely want answered when looking to Brazil as a potential country to expand their trademark...
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 radar for companies doing business in Brazil. High profile media coverage and an increased awareness of the population...
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 growing impressively over the last decades. According to a recent study by the International Trade Association of the US...
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 questions” that people routinely want answered when looking to Brazil as a potential country to expand their patent...
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), the national Information Technology market involved more than 49 billion dollars in 2020. In Brazil, software is mainly...
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 important changes regarding the use of the Brazilian currency in foreign markets, the new law brings a fresh approach for...
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, suggesting new studies on piracy and the related socio-economic impacts. The meeting also involved the reformulation of the...