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August 3, 2023
Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulation board creates task force to establish ethical standards for Sports Betting advertising
On July 27, 2023, the Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulation Board (“CONAR”) announced the creation of a Task Force to develop and establish ethical advertising … Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulation board creates task force to establish ethical standards for Sports Betting advertising
July 26, 2023
Executive Order enacted to regulate the sports betting market in Brazil
After more than 4 years of discussion, an Executive Order (the Provisional Measure Nº. 1.182) was published on July 25, 2023 in … Executive Order enacted to regulate the sports betting market in Brazil
July 24, 2023
BRPTO releases study on 5G patent landscape in Brazil and worldwide
On July 20, 2023, Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office released a new edition of the “Technological Radar” on “5G Technology: Patenting Overview … BRPTO releases study on 5G patent landscape in Brazil and worldwide
July 18, 2023
Brazilian Patent Office (BPO) announces that the limit of PPH requests for 2023 has been reached
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has just published a notification informing that the limit of 800 Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) requests … Brazilian Patent Office (BPO) announces that the limit of PPH requests for 2023 has been reached
July 17, 2023
The adoption of Transfer Prices (PT) by Law 14.596/2023 and the new BPTO process guidelines
The Provisional Measure 1.152/2022 (“MP 1152”) that amended the Transfer Price (PT) rules had its final text approved by the National Congress … The adoption of Transfer Prices (PT) by Law 14.596/2023 and the new BPTO process guidelines
July 11, 2023
Brazilian Data Protection Authority issues its first official fine after almost three years in force
Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) applied, on July 6th, the first sanction for non-compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). … Brazilian Data Protection Authority issues its first official fine after almost three years in force
July 5, 2023
Brazil becomes a Contracting Party of the Hague Agreement for Registration of Industrial Designs
The Brazilian Patent Office (BPO) has instituted, by Ordinance No. 025, dated July 3rd, 2023, which will be in force on August … Brazil becomes a Contracting Party of the Hague Agreement for Registration of Industrial Designs
June 19, 2023
Brazilian Superior Court recognizes the legitimacy of Heinz’s use of exaggerated advertising
The Brazilian Superior Court (“STJ”) has recently ruled on puffery in advertising in a case between Unilever (owner of the Hellmann’s brand) … Brazilian Superior Court recognizes the legitimacy of Heinz’s use of exaggerated advertising
May 30, 2023
Brazilian Patent Office (INPI) announces plan to grant patents in just 2 years
In an online meeting convened by the INPI on May 25, 2023, representatives of the main national associations for studies and intellectual … Brazilian Patent Office (INPI) announces plan to grant patents in just 2 years
May 12, 2023
The Brazilian PTO published a new technical opinion regarding the patentability of inventions related to transgenic plants
On May 9, 2023, the BPTO released the INPI/CPAPD technical opinion No. 01/2023, which provides guidance on the patentability of inventions related … The Brazilian PTO published a new technical opinion regarding the patentability of inventions related to transgenic plants
May 12, 2023
BPTO Management Report 2022: Patent overview
The BPTO published, on April 11, 2023, the Management Report for fiscal year 2022, which highlights the results achieved in view of … BPTO Management Report 2022: Patent overview
April 3, 2023
Brazilian Trademark Office incorporates updates to International Classification of Goods And Services (“Nice”) for Trademark Registration
On February 15th, the Brazilian Trademark Office (BPTO) published its latest Classification of Goods and Services list to reflect the revisions implemented … Brazilian Trademark Office incorporates updates to International Classification of Goods And Services (“Nice”) for Trademark Registration
March 6, 2023
Brazilian Data Protection Authority approves the Regulation on Dosimetry and Application of Administrative Penalties
The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (“ANPD” or “Authority”) published, on February 28th, 2023, the Regulation on Dosimetry and Application of Administrative Penalties … Brazilian Data Protection Authority approves the Regulation on Dosimetry and Application of Administrative Penalties
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January 17, 2023
The Future Legal Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence In Brazil
Several Bills are being debated in the Brazilian National Congress with the objective of regulating the development and use of artificial intelligence … The Future Legal Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence In Brazil
January 9, 2023
New flexibility on the remittance of royalty payments abroad
In the last days of December 2022, new regulations entered into force easing up the remittance of royalty payments abroad. However, local … New flexibility on the remittance of royalty payments abroad