EU–Mercosur Agreement Strengthens Brazilian Geographical Indications Globally
The EU–Mercosur agreement, now provisionally in force, marks a significant step forward in promoting Brazilian...
Brazil and the UK Strengthen Intellectual Property Cooperation
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) recently hosted representatives from the UK Intellectual Property...
New transitional rules for Industrial Design examination in Brazil
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published today, May 19, 2026, in Official Gazette...
SEPs and Tech Standards: How Intellectual Property Drives Innovation in Brazil
Brazil is emerging as a significant player in the global innovation landscape. But turning that...
Expired Patents, Active Royalties: Brazil’s Billion-Dollar Dispute in Agribusiness
The expiration of the semaglutide patent sparked a global conversation about the balance between innovation...
Brazil’s BPTO and Intelligence Agency ABIN Join Forces to Fight IP Counterfeiting
Brazil has taken a meaningful step toward strengthening its intellectual property enforcement infrastructure. On April...
UFMG Breaks Patent Filing Record: What It Reveals About Innovation in Brazil
The Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) reached a record 95 patent filings in 2025...
Brazil and China Sign Patent Cooperation Agreement
Brazil’s BPTO and China’s CNIPA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in...
Brazil Announces Trademark Changes and Industrial Design Advances
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) presented important updates on trademarks and industrial designs...
Brazil Court Denies Access to Deceased User’s Account: What It Means for Digital Assets
A recent decision by the São Paulo Court denied a mother access to her deceased...
Brazil Releases New IP Guides: Strategic Support for Businesses and Exporters
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO, in partnership with WIPO, has released two new...
Brazil Adopts WIPO e-Filing: What Changes for International Trademark Applications
As of April 13, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) will adopt WIPO’s e-Filing...
Semaglutide Patent Expiry in Brazil: What Changes?
The expiration of semaglutide’s patent in Brazil marks a relevant shift in the pharmaceutical landscape...
Mercosur–European Union agreement advances: what changes for trade and IP
Brazil’s Congress has approved the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, after more than...
Bill approved to accelerate patent examination in Brazil
Brazil’s Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Bill No. 4.972/2019, introducing measures to shorten timelines...