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November 12, 2021
BPTO recognizes the Right of Precedence as an argument for filing Administrative Nullities
By Flávia Tremura and Isabella Faccioli From November 2021 the BPTO will start to accept the right of precedence of the trademark … BPTO recognizes the Right of Precedence as an argument for filing Administrative Nullities
November 1, 2021
Brazilian Data Protection Authority approves its Surveillance and Sanctioning Procedures
Data protection has been a hot topic in Brazil. Recently, the National Congress approved the Constitutional Amendment no. 17/19, which turned data … Brazilian Data Protection Authority approves its Surveillance and Sanctioning Procedures
October 13, 2021
BPTO starts to accept the registration of position marks
After extensive studies and a public consultation, the BPTO – Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office recently published Ordinance No. 37/ 2021 and … BPTO starts to accept the registration of position marks
September 3, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic triggered the issuance of new compulsory license rules for patents in Brazil
On Sept. 2nd, 2021, Law No 14,200 was enacted to amend the Brazilian Patent & Trademark Act (BPTA) in order to change … The Covid-19 pandemic triggered the issuance of new compulsory license rules for patents in Brazil
August 27, 2021
The Brazilian FDA will no longer examine pharmaceutical patent applications
Law No. 14,195, of August 26, 2021, improves the business environment in Brazil The participation of the Brazilian agency called ANVISA … The Brazilian FDA will no longer examine pharmaceutical patent applications
June 28, 2021
BPTO allows revision of the term adjustment of patents impacted by the DPC 5529
After judgment of the DPC 5529, the Federal Supreme Court decided that the provision of the Sole Paragraph of Article 40 of … BPTO allows revision of the term adjustment of patents impacted by the DPC 5529
June 24, 2021
Text of the Business Environment Bill is approved by the Chamber of Representatives, and it ends the prior approval for pharmaceutical patents, in addition to bringing relevant changes to trade names
The Chamber of Representatives approved this Wednesday (June 23, 2026) the text of the Bill of a new Statute for improvement of … Text of the Business Environment Bill is approved by the Chamber of Representatives, and it ends the prior approval for pharmaceutical patents, in addition to bringing relevant changes to trade names
June 11, 2021
The first Action Plan for the implementation of the National Intellectual Property Strategy is approved
On June 9, 2021, the Interministerial Group on Industrial Property (GIPI, in the Portuguese acronym) approved the first Action Plan for the … The first Action Plan for the implementation of the National Intellectual Property Strategy is approved
June 8, 2021
Special Committee of the Chamber of Deputies approves Bill No. 399/2015, on medical, veterinary and industrial uses of Cannabis
In a tight vote, the Special Committee of the Chamber of Deputies approved this Tuesday, June 8, Bill No. 399/2015 (PL 399/2015), … Special Committee of the Chamber of Deputies approves Bill No. 399/2015, on medical, veterinary and industrial uses of Cannabis
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May 31, 2021
Brazilian Data Protection Authority publishes guidelines for controllers, processors and DPOs
Last Friday (May 28), the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published the “Guidelines for Definitions of Data Processing Agents and Data Protection … Brazilian Data Protection Authority publishes guidelines for controllers, processors and DPOs
May 12, 2021
The end of the trial on the term of protection of Patents in Brazil
Modulation of Effects Approved by the Supreme Court After 10 (ten) sessions debating the matter, on May 12, 2021 the Brazilian … The end of the trial on the term of protection of Patents in Brazil
May 6, 2021
Brazilian Supreme Court decides which is the correct term of protection of patents in Brazil
Invention patents are valid for 20 years from filing, without any extension On May 06, 2021, the 11 Justices of the … Brazilian Supreme Court decides which is the correct term of protection of patents in Brazil
April 29, 2021
Brazilian Ministry of Health advocates for the end of prior consent for pharmaceutical patents and proposes a new remedy for delays in patent prosecution
The prosecution of the Direct Plea of Unconstitutionality No. 5529 (ADI 5529) before the Supreme Court has been causing an intense debate … Brazilian Ministry of Health advocates for the end of prior consent for pharmaceutical patents and proposes a new remedy for delays in patent prosecution
April 15, 2021
ANVISA opens a Public Consultation to improve the reliance on foreign regulatory authorities’ opinions
ANVISA’s Board of Directors opened a Public Consultation (“PC 1,039/2021”), available to contributions between 04/15/2021 and 06/15/2021, to discuss a proposed regulation … ANVISA opens a Public Consultation to improve the reliance on foreign regulatory authorities’ opinions
April 9, 2021
The Term of Patents in Brazil: what a difference a day makes!
Changes in the preliminary injunction granted by the Brazilian Supreme Court As per our Newsletter No. 7/2021, on April 7th, 2021, … The Term of Patents in Brazil: what a difference a day makes!