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<p>News of Kasznar Leonardos Intelectual Property, with Offices in RJ, SP and RS – Brazil.</p>

Brazilian PTO issues a statement on the application of the new Industrial Designs Manual

On October 3, 2023, the Brazilian Patent and Trademarks Office published in its official website as well as in the Official Gazette Brazilian PTO issues a statement on the application of the new Industrial Designs Manual

Central Bank publishes Resolution on information security incidents involving personal data in the PIX system

Last week, the Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN) published the Resolution 347 of September 26, 2023, which established the need of financial institutions Central Bank publishes Resolution on information security incidents involving personal data in the PIX system

WTR – Brazil: Economic success matched by a surge in counterfeiting

Please read the article titled ‘Brazil: Economic success matched by a surge in counterfeiting,’ published on WTR and authored by Rafael Lacaz WTR – Brazil: Economic success matched by a surge in counterfeiting

New subject codes for filing applications for GMP certification for biological products industries

Last Friday, September 9th, the Brazilian FDA (ANVISA) published and made available new subject codes for submitting requests related to the Good New subject codes for filing applications for GMP certification for biological products industries

BPTO publishes the 2nd ed. of the Industrial Designs Manual

By means of Ordinance INPI/PR Nr. 36 of September 6, 2023, published on September 12, 2023, the Brazilian PTO has published the BPTO publishes the 2nd ed. of the Industrial Designs Manual

Approval of the Budapest Treaty moves forward in Brazil for International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganism.

The approval of the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure moves Approval of the Budapest Treaty moves forward in Brazil for International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganism.

Avanci launches 5G standard-essential patent licensing program for the automotive industry

On August 16, 2023, the first patent pool for the next generation of connected vehicles capable of using 5G (“Avanci 5G Vehicle“) was launched. Avanci launches 5G standard-essential patent licensing program for the automotive industry

Chamber of Deputies approves Bill that strenghtens the BRPTO budget

It is nothing new that the BRPTO has suffered for years from the delay in examining patent and trademark applications. For instance, Chamber of Deputies approves Bill that strenghtens the BRPTO budget

GIPI Resolution creates Technical Intelligence Group on Industrial Property

On August 8, GIPI/MDIC Resolution No. 7, of August 4, 2023 was published in the Federal Official Gazette, establishing the Technical Intelligence Group on GIPI Resolution creates Technical Intelligence Group on Industrial Property

Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulation board creates task force to establish ethical standards for Sports Betting advertising

On July 27, 2023, the Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulation Board (“CONAR”) announced the creation of a Task Force to develop and establish ethical advertising Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulation board creates task force to establish ethical standards for Sports Betting advertising