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27 de May de 2024
New Rules and Conditions for Obtaining Authorization for the Commercial Exploration of Sports Betting
On May 22, 2024, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF) published Ordinance No. 827/2024, which regulates … New Rules and Conditions for Obtaining Authorization for the Commercial Exploration of Sports Betting
24 de May de 2024
New WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Approved
Member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have approved a groundbreaking treaty that addresses the intersection between intellectual property, more … New WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Approved
22 de April de 2024
New Rules for Payment Transactions by Fixed-Odds Betting Operators in Brazil
In a further step towards regulating the new Betting Law (Law No. 14,790/2023), Normative Ordinance SPA/MF No. 615, of April 16, 2024, … New Rules for Payment Transactions by Fixed-Odds Betting Operators in Brazil
17 de April de 2024
Anvisa opens its doors to Startups: Stepping towards Innovation in Medicines
Anvisa recently launched a public notice with the aim of selecting Startups involved in the research and development of medicines, in order … Anvisa opens its doors to Startups: Stepping towards Innovation in Medicines
11 de April de 2024
Ministry of Finance Defines Regulatory Agenda for the Betting Market
In another step towards the realization and consolidation of the regulations provided for by the New Betting Law (Law 14.790/2023), the Ministry … Ministry of Finance Defines Regulatory Agenda for the Betting Market
21 de March de 2024
European Union Artificial Intelligence Act is approved by the Parliament
On Wednesday (March 13th, 2024), the AI Act – European regulation that aims to lay down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence – … European Union Artificial Intelligence Act is approved by the Parliament
27 de February de 2024
Brazilian Patent and Trademarks Office (INPI) allows amendments to patent applications during the appeal phase, subject to new criteria
As announced by our firm in our Newsletter No. 67 of December 15, 2023, a position of the INPI’s Federal Attorney’s Office, … Brazilian Patent and Trademarks Office (INPI) allows amendments to patent applications during the appeal phase, subject to new criteria
1 de February de 2024
Betting Market and the Creation of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets by Decree 11.907/2024
On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Decree No. 11.907/2024 was published in the Official Gazette, creating the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) … Betting Market and the Creation of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets by Decree 11.907/2024
19 de January de 2024
New Law expands Ancine’s role in the fight against piracy of audiovisual content
The enactment of Law No. 14,815 on January 16 of this year marks a significant milestone in the fight against piracy of … New Law expands Ancine’s role in the fight against piracy of audiovisual content
9 de January de 2024
Decree regulates the free provision of cannabidiol-based medications by the Unified Health System of São Paulo
On December 26, 2023, Decree No. 68,233/2023 was published in the Official Gazette of São Paulo, regulating the free provision of cannabidiol … Decree regulates the free provision of cannabidiol-based medications by the Unified Health System of São Paulo
5 de January de 2024
Sports betting is now regulated in Brazil
On December 30, 2023, the President of Brazil approved, with vetoes, Bill Nº. 3,626/23 (Law No. 14,790/23, which enters into force on … Sports betting is now regulated in Brazil
22 de December de 2023
Annuity Payments in Brazil: New Regulations
The Braz. Patent Office published on December 19, 2023 new rules regarding the payment and settlement of annuities, in order to enable … Annuity Payments in Brazil: New Regulations
22 de December de 2023
2024-2025 Regulatory Agenda Has Been Approved by the Brazilian FDA
ANVISA’s new Regulatory Agenda 2024-2025 (RA 24/25) was approved and published on the Official Gazette on December 18th. The Joint Ordinance No. … 2024-2025 Regulatory Agenda Has Been Approved by the Brazilian FDA
18 de December de 2023
Industrial Design Registration: new BRPTO opinion on the scope of appeal
As recently reported, the BRPTO announced a series of new guidelines regarding the processing of patent, trademark and industrial design applications. Check … Industrial Design Registration: new BRPTO opinion on the scope of appeal
18 de December de 2023
ANPD releases the Priority Themes Map for the 2024-2025 biennium
Last Wednesday, December 13, 2023, the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) published the first Priority Themes Map (“MPT”) through Resolution CD/ANPD No. … ANPD releases the Priority Themes Map for the 2024-2025 biennium