On Thursday, June 26, the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) issued a landmark ruling, partially invalidating Article 19 of the Brazilian Internet … Brazil’s Supreme Court Partially Strikes Down Internet Law Provision, Imposes Stricter Duty of Care on Online Platforms
In Brazil, the holder of intellectual property rights is entitled not only to economically exploit their work, but also to monitor how … Software License Compliance: A Constitutional and Strategic Right
The rise of digital influencers has profoundly reshaped marketing, transforming how brands connect with consumers. In Brazil, a country with one of … Navigating the Digital Spotlight: Recent Developments in Influencer Liability in Brazil
The Brazilian PTO has recently implemented significant changes to the fee structure and procedures related to the registration of trademarks, patents, and … Updates on Trademark Procedures before the Brazilian PTO: New Services, Automation, and Changes to Official Fees
The Brazilian PTO has recently implemented significant changes to the fee structure and procedures related to the registration of trademarks, patents, and … Updates on Patent Procedures before the Brazilian PTO: New Services, Automation, and Changes to Official Fees
On June 11th, 2025, the Brazilian Senate approved Legislative Decree No. 466/2022, ratifying Brazil’s accession to the Budapest Treaty on the International … Brazil Ratifies the Budapest Treaty: A Strategic Step to Strengthen Biotechnological Innovation
As Brazil continues to serve as a global stage for major sports competitions—including the upcoming NFL game scheduled for September 2025 and … Legal Framework on Ambush Marketing in Brazil
On June 12, 2025, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) formed a majority to reinterpret Article 19 of the Marco Civil da Internet, the … Brazil’s Supreme Court Forms Majority to Hold Platforms Liable Without Court Orders
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published on June 10, 2025, the Ordinance INPI/PR No. 15/2025, which introduces the Chapter XVI-A … BPTO establishes framework for secondary meaning in Brazil: Ordinance no. 15/2025 regulates recognition of secondary meaning
In Brazil, the unauthorized use of software constitutes an intellectual property violation, which may result in both civil and criminal consequences. This … Software Infringement: Legal Consequences in Brazil
