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

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

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

Entered into force on October 01, 2020, the IP showcase project called “IP Window”, an initiative by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark … BPTO launches the Intellectual Property showcase project (“IP Window”)

The BPTO (Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office) published on September 08, 2020, a communication informing the new date for co-ownership in trademark … The co-ownership system of trademarks will be in force on September 15, 2020

It has been two years since the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) was enacted. Such law will enable greater control by … Brazilian Senate rejects the postponement of the LGPD

Law no. 14,010/2020, enacted last Friday, and derived from Bill of Law no. 1,179/2020, establishes the Emergency and Transitory Legal Regime of … Law no. 14,010/2020 and its impacts on the Brazilian data protection framework

As informed on our Newsletter #03, on February 2019, the BRPTO started public hearing proceedings regarding the revised Guidelines for the Examination … Updates regarding public hearing about guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications in the Biotechnology field

The Provisional Measure n. 959/2020, enacted yesterday by the President of Brazil, established guidelines regarding the granting of benefits for the Brazilian … Provisional Measure postpones the effective date of the Brazilian Data Protection Law

Last Friday, President Jair Bolsonaro approved the Provisional Measure no. 954 (“MP 954) that determines the sharing of consumers’ data by telecommunication … Brazil approves Provisional Measure about personal data

By means of publication made in the Official Gazette 2,570, dated April 7th, 2020, the Brazilian Patent Office promulgated Ordinance No. 149/2020, … The Brazilian PTO establishes prioritization of technologies associated with the treatment and diagnosis of Covid-19

Last Friday, the Brazilian Senate deliberated about the Bill of Law no. 1,179/2020, which sets forth the Emergency and Transitory Legal Regime … Emergency measures derived from Covid-19: Brazilian Senate approves the postponement of Brazilian Data Protection Regulation

The pandemic declaration and the increasing number of infections and deaths due to the Covid-19 have been causing countless effects around the … The apparent antagonism of data protection rights and the fight against the Covid-19

Given the increasing development of the Coronavirus in Brazil, our firm has decided to adopt stricter measures to protect our people, their … Suspension of official deadlines and Kasznar Leonardos business continuity plan

On January 16, 2020, the Brazilian National Consumer Agency ("SENACON") submitted to public consultation a draft for a new regulation regarding advertising … SENACON opens public consultation on ordinance that aims to regulate advertising to children