BPTO updates Trademark Manual with new rules and highly renowned trademark guidelines
On August 7, 2025, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published an updated version...
Protecting Human Creation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we create and consume content, presenting significant challenges...
BRICS Advocates for Global AI Governance Based on IP Protection
At the recent summit held in Rio de Janeiro, BRICS member countries (Brazil, Russia, India...
Brazil Formalizes Accession to Budapest Treaty with New Legislative Decree
Brazil has taken another step in strengthening its intellectual property system in the biotechnology field...
Brazilian Committee Approves Bill on Intellectual Property Rights for Sports Movements
The Science, Technology and Innovation Committee of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has approved Bill No...
Brazil Approves Accession to the Budapest Treaty on Microorganism Patents
On June 11, 2025, the Brazilian Senate approved Legislative Decree Bill No. 466/2022, confirming the...
BPTO and ABIQUIFI Sign Partnership at BIO 2025
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) signed a new technical cooperation agreement with the...
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...