30 Years of Brazil’s IP Law: Achievements, Challenges, and the Future of Innovation
Brazil’s Industrial Property Law (Law No. 9,279/1996) marks its 30th anniversary in 2026 as a...
30 anos de LPI: avanços, desafios e o futuro da propriedade industrial no Brasil
A Lei da Propriedade Industrial (Lei nº 9.279/1996) completa 30 anos em 2026 como um...
BPTO updates Trademark Guidelines: new rules for highly renowned status and Madrid Protocol
On June 23, 2026, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) updated its Trademark Guidelines...
Brazil Strengthens Role in Global Seed Vault: IP and Biodiversity Implications
Brazil’s latest seed deposit at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway highlights the country’s...
PIX Recognized as a Highly Renowned Trademark in Brazil: Strategic Implications for Brands
The recognition of PIX as a highly renowned trademark by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office...
Brazil Joins the Budapest Treaty: A Strategic Step for Biotech Patent Protection
Brazil has officially joined the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Filing of Microorganisms...
Brazil Strengthens Anti-Piracy Efforts with New Legislative Debate
On June 9, a special committee of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies discussed integrated strategies...
World Cup 2026: The Intellectual Property Behind Mega Sporting Events
Today (on June 11), the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, bringing global attention not only...
BPTO Launches Quick Guides to Simplify Patent Applications in Brazil
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has launched a new Quick Patent Guides page to simplify...
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...