Access rights in the digital world: implications for technology, data and intellectual property
The expansion of the digital economy is changing how companies access and use data, technological...
Mercosur-EFTA trade agreement strengthens protection of intellectual property assets
Brazil has formalized the Mercosur-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement, covering Switzerland, Norway...
In the AI era, collaboration and data sharing are reshaping innovation strategies
The rapid development of artificial intelligence is changing how companies generate, organize, and use knowledge...
From patent to product: Apple’s foldable iPhone reflects more than a decade of development
The launch of the iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable smartphone, marks the company’s entry into...
New semaglutide pens expand competition in Brazil’s pharmaceutical market
The expiration of semaglutide’s patent protection in Brazil in March 2026 opened the market to...
BPTO releases three additional Intellectual Property Guides for Businesses
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office released three additional editions of its Intellectual Property Guide for...
Artificial intelligence accounts for a growing share of software registrations at BPTO
Software registrations in Brazil are accelerating in 2026, reflecting the growing role of digital technologies...
Businesses have until December to request priority examination for trademark applications in Brazil
Businesses and entrepreneurs who rely on trademark registration for their commercial activities have a new...
Brazil and South Korea expand cooperation in intellectual property and technology
Brazil and South Korea are expanding cooperation across strategic areas, including trade, investment, technological development...
Brazil advances in innovation, R&D and startups, but structural challenges continue to affect competitiveness
Brazil’s technology sector has recorded progress across innovation, research and development, talent formation and entrepreneurship. At...
Expiration of semaglutide patent accelerates race for new injection pens in Brazil
The expiration of semaglutide patent protection in Brazil has triggered a new phase of competition...
BPTO releases 2027–2036 Strategic Plan focused on long-term institutional development
Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published its Strategic Plan for 2027–2036 on August 14, 2026. The...
Tropical wines and exports: Brazil’s São Francisco Valley as a global benchmark
Brazil’s São Francisco Valley, located in the country’s semi-arid Northeast, has emerged as a global benchmark...
Patent challenges become central in global HIV/AIDS response strategies
Pharmaceutical patent frameworks have once again become a focal point in the global response to...
Patent term adjustment debate resurfaces, raising questions on predictability and innovation in healthcare
The discussion on reintroducing a patent term adjustment (PTA) mechanism has resurfaced in Brazil’s healthcare...