Intellectual Property growth strengthens Brazil’s innovation environment
Intellectual Property (IP) plays a key role in economic and social development worldwide. According to...
Brazil’s Congress fast-tracks bill on compulsory licensing of Mounjaro patents
On Monday (9), Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved, by 337 votes to 19, an urgent procedure for a...
When Patents Take the Samba Runway: AI and Robots at Brazilian Carnival
How technological innovation took center stage and what this reveals about the future integration of...
Brazilian PTO updates Industrial Designs Manual and tightens priority rules
On January 22, 2026, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) released an updated version...
Brazil and the EU strengthen cross-border data transfers
Brazil and the European Union have announced the mutual recognition of the equivalence of their personal...
Bill proposes protection for long-term trademark use without registration in Brazil
Bill No. 512/25, currently under review by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, proposes amendments to...
Geographical Indications gain momentum in Brazil as strategic IP assets
Brazil’s Geographical Indications (GIs) continue to expand at a steady pace and are expected to grow by approximately...
Record IP Filings Highlight Brazil’s Intellectual Property Landscape in 2025
Brazil’s intellectual property system recorded significant growth in 2025, according to the December 2025 Industrial...
Mercosur–EU Agreement Expected to Drive Patent Filings in Brazil
Brazil’s intellectual property system recorded significant growth in 2025, according to the December 2025 Industrial...
BPTO Updates Industrial Design Manual with New Guidelines on Priority Examination
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) released an updated version of the Industrial Design...
AI Startup Raises US$ 20M to Turn Patents into Strategic Business Assets
Ankar, founded by former Palantir software employees, has raised US$ 20 million in a Series...
Disney–OpenAI Agreement Redefines the Role of AI in the Audiovisual Industry
Disney’s USD 1 billion investment in OpenAI marks a turning point in the relationship between...
Tourism growth in Brazil boosts local trademarks and highlights the importance of trademark protection
Brazil is experiencing strong tourism growth, increasing the visibility of local trademarks across sectors such...
International Partnership Strengthens Brazil’s Approach to Geographical Indications
The Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) has announced a new international cooperation initiative to...
BPTO Outlines Key Actions and Strategic Priorities for 2026
During an event hosted by the São Paulo Intellectual Property Association (ASPI) on December 18...