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January 7, 2021
BPTO publishes Manual on Geographical Indications
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published on Tuesday, January 5th 2021, the first edition of the Manual of Geographical Indications. … BPTO publishes Manual on Geographical Indications
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December 30, 2020
BPTO publishes phase II of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Program
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published, by means of Ordinance n° 404, dated December 21, 2020, phase II of the … BPTO publishes phase II of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Program
December 30, 2020
New Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications for Computer-Implemented Inventions
Four years after the publication of the first Examination Guidelines for computer-implemented inventions, the Brazilian Patent Office published a new revised version … New Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications for Computer-Implemented Inventions
December 8, 2020
Brazilian Data Protection Office’s website is on
Although it was created in July 2019, the Brazilian Data Protection Office (ANPD) has started to show its operationalization. Two months after … Brazilian Data Protection Office’s website is on
December 4, 2020
New partners for Litigation and Patents
Kasznar Leonardos is pleased to announce the promotion of three new partners, effective January 2021. Ísis Valaziane and Luciana Minada will become … New partners for Litigation and Patents
December 3, 2020
UN removes Cannabis from List of Narcotic Substances
On December 2, 2020, through its Commission on Narcotics, the United Nations approved a recommendation issued by WHO – World Health Organization … UN removes Cannabis from List of Narcotic Substances
- Priscila Mayumi Kashiwabara
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December 2, 2020
Revised Guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications in the Biotechnology field in force
The Revised Guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications in the Biotechnology Field (Normative Instruction INPI/PR n° 118/2020) finally entered into force … Revised Guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications in the Biotechnology field in force
November 26, 2020
ANVISA published manuals related to prior consent of patent applications
The Brazilian FDA (ANVISA) published on November 19, 2020, four manuals regarding the analysis of prior consent of patent applications related to … ANVISA published manuals related to prior consent of patent applications
- Priscila Mayumi Kashiwabara
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- Lívia Honório de Figueiredo
- Marisa Moura Momoli
- Luan Scalzitti
November 26, 2020
Brazil’s Best Counsel 2021 – Chapter Opening: Data Protection
Privacy and data protection have been in the spotlight in Brazil for the past seven years, ever since sensitive Brazilian government documents … Brazil’s Best Counsel 2021 – Chapter Opening: Data Protection
November 19, 2020
ANVISA decides that a patent application related to pharmaceutical use of cannabinoids is not to be deemed as against public health
On November 17th, 2020, ANVISA’s Board of Directors (BoD) unanimously granted an administrative appeal for reassessment of prior consent of a patent … ANVISA decides that a patent application related to pharmaceutical use of cannabinoids is not to be deemed as against public health
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November 13, 2020
The controversy regarding amendments to patent applications in Brazil – A new chapter begins
As reported in our Newsletter #06, sent in March 2019, the Public Civil Action filed in 2002 by the Federal Public Prosecution … The controversy regarding amendments to patent applications in Brazil – A new chapter begins
- Gabriel Francisco Leonardos
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November 6, 2020
ANVISA establishes new rules for labeling of personal care products, cosmetics and perfumes
On November 5, Anvisa published Resolution – RDC 432/2020 which sets forth an obligation to describe the list of ingredients in Portuguese … ANVISA establishes new rules for labeling of personal care products, cosmetics and perfumes
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November 4, 2020
Global Patent Litigation 2021 – Brazil
Our senior partner Rafael Lacaz Amaral authored a chapter about Brazil, first appeared in Global Patent Litigation Guide: Helping businesses navigate the … Global Patent Litigation 2021 – Brazil
October 23, 2020
Pharma & Medical Device Regulation in Brazil
Our partner and Head of Regulatory Anderson Ribeiro, together with his associates Lucas Calabria and Matheus Montecasciano, co-sign the chapter “Pharma & … Pharma & Medical Device Regulation in Brazil
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October 9, 2020
Anvisa approves new regulations for food labeling
After a 6 years debate, Anvisa’s Board approved a new regulatory framework for food labeling during its meeting held on October 8th, … Anvisa approves new regulations for food labeling
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