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January 18, 2024
Kasznar Leonardos was shortlisted for Chambers Brazil Awards 2024
We are pleased to announce that we have been pre-selected for the Chambers Brazil Awards 2024. We are finalists in the categories … Kasznar Leonardos was shortlisted for Chambers Brazil Awards 2024
January 11, 2024
Kasznar Leonardos was ranked on The Legal 500
Kasznar Leonardos is honored to announce that we have been ranked by The Legal 500 in the Intellectual Property category. We have … Kasznar Leonardos was ranked on The Legal 500
January 9, 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
January 5, 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
December 22, 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
December 22, 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
December 20, 2023
Kasznar Leonardos was ranked in Who’s Who Legal Brazil 2023 Guide
We are pleased to announce that, for another year, Kasznar Leonardos has been ranked in the English yearbook Who’s Who Legal (WWL). … Kasznar Leonardos was ranked in Who’s Who Legal Brazil 2023 Guide
December 18, 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
December 18, 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
December 15, 2023
New rule on the devolutive effect in the analysis of appeals against the refusal of trademark registration: what changes
On December 12, 2023, the Brazilian PTO published (BPTO) Opinion 17/2003/CGPI/PFE-INPI/PGF/AGU in response to the inquiry submitted by the General Coordination of Resources … New rule on the devolutive effect in the analysis of appeals against the refusal of trademark registration: what changes
December 15, 2023
The BRPTO ruled that it is not possible to amend a patent application during the appeal phase
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the BRPTO published new rules that limit applicants’ acts in the administrative process for granting patents. At the … The BRPTO ruled that it is not possible to amend a patent application during the appeal phase
December 15, 2023
Kasznar Leonardos takes part in significant anti-counterfeiting raids in Brazil
On the National Day Against Piracy, celebrated on December 3rd, Kasznar Leonardos’ AntiPiracy and Brand Protection team took part in significant raids … Kasznar Leonardos takes part in significant anti-counterfeiting raids in Brazil
December 15, 2023
Increase in Patients Using Medicinal Cannabis and Its Consequences
The number of Brazilians using medicinal cannabis-based medications increased by approximately 165% in one year, representing a jump from 188,000 to 430,000 … Increase in Patients Using Medicinal Cannabis and Its Consequences
December 14, 2023
Patent applications: BPTO shifts priority to examination request dates for faster decisions in Brazil
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has just announced that it will now order the distribution and technical examination of patent … Patent applications: BPTO shifts priority to examination request dates for faster decisions in Brazil
December 12, 2023
Anvisa approves skinny labeling practice in Brazil
Starting February 6, 2024, generic and branded-generic (“similar”) drugs will be allowed to have different labels than their respective standard labels with … Anvisa approves skinny labeling practice in Brazil