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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
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
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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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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October 6, 2020
BPTO launches the Intellectual Property showcase project (“IP Window”)
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”)
September 9, 2020
The co-ownership system of trademarks will be in force on September 15, 2020
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
August 27, 2020
Brazilian Senate rejects the postponement of the LGPD
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
June 15, 2020
Law no. 14,010/2020 and its impacts on the Brazilian data protection framework
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
June 10, 2020
Updates regarding public hearing about guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications in the Biotechnology field
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
April 30, 2020
Provisional Measure postpones the effective date of the Brazilian Data Protection Law
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
April 22, 2020
Brazil approves Provisional Measure about personal data
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
April 15, 2020
The Brazilian PTO establishes prioritization of technologies associated with the treatment and diagnosis of Covid-19
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
April 7, 2020
Emergency measures derived from Covid-19: Brazilian Senate approves the postponement of Brazilian Data Protection Regulation
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