BPTO issues regulation on acquired distinctiveness in trademark registration
On June 10, 2025, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published Ordinance No. 15/2025...
BMW Lawsuit Against BYD in Brazil Raises Trademark Protection and Competition Issues in the Automotive Sector
The BMW Group has filed a lawsuit against Chinese automaker BYD in Brazil over the...
Brazil Reaches 153 Geographical Indications with Registration of Curitiba’s “Carne de Onça”
In May 2025, Brazil reached a total of 153 products registered with Geographical Indication (GI)...
Creative Economy and IP at the Center of BRICS Ministerial Meeting
The 10th BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Culture, held in Brasília, established culture as a driver...
Brazil leads tech innovation in Latin America
Brazil has consolidated its position as the leading innovator in Latin America, according to the...
Brazil and China cooperate on legal innovation
Brazil and China have expanded their bilateral cooperation to include legal and technological initiatives. During...
Brazilian SMEs Boost Trademark Filings by 33%
Rising Awareness of IP Protection Among Innovative Startups in Brazil According to the Brazilian Patent...
Brazil May Suspend IP Commitments Under New Retaliation Law
As a direct response to the recent trade sanctions imposed by the United States, President...
Brazilian Senate Approves Reciprocity Law, Creating a New Landscape for Intellectual Property
The Economic Reciprocity Law, approved by the Brazilian Senate on Tuesday, April 1st, allows the Brazilian...
Brasil Avança na Agilidade de Patentes e Marcas
O Brasil está dando um passo importante na modernização da proteção à propriedade intelectual. No...
Brazil Moves to Speed Up Patents and Trademarks
Brazil is taking a significant step forward in protecting intellectual property (IP). On March 24...
Unfair Competition: São Paulo State Court Upholds Mercado Livre’s Conviction in Verisure Case
The 1st Reserved Chamber of Business Law of the São Paulo Court of Justice (TJSP)...
Sony Music Requests Removal of 75,000 AI-Generated Songs Amid Copyright Debate
Sony Music has requested the removal of over 75,000 AI-generated songs that mimic well-known artists...
New Industrial Protection for Electronic Games in Brazil
The Legal Framework for Electronic Games introduces a new form of industrial protection for video...
Sectors that create trademarks and patents generate 50.2% of Brazil’s GDP, report reveals
The study "The Economic Contribution of Intellectual Property Intensive Industries in Brazil," presented at the...