Startups Granted Priority in Trademark and Patent Applications in Brazil

Startups Granted Priority in Trademark and Patent Applications in Brazil

Startups and innovative companies in Brazil registered under the Inova Simples special regime now enjoy...

Works Entering the Public Domain in 2025

The beginning of January marks the new year and Public Domain Day. On this date...
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Intellectual property as a Driver for Brazil’s Economic Growth and Investment Opportunities

The role of Intellectual Property (IP) in Brazil's economic growth was a key topic at...
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Court Ruling: Adele’s ‘Million Years Ago’ Removed from Platforms After Plagiarism Lawsuit by Brazilian Composer

The 6th Business Court of Rio de Janeiro has ordered the removal of the song...
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Brazil: Senate Approves AI Regulatory Framework

The Senate has approved the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI), defining rights, risks, and...
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Brazil and Europe Renew Partnership to Expedite Patents Analysis

Brazil and Europe have renewed the cooperation agreement between the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) and...
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Brazil Approves Accession to the Budapest Treaty on Patents for Microorganisms

On Wednesday (27), the Chamber of Deputies approved Brazil's accession to the Budapest Treaty, which...
Trademark Manual

BPTO Updates Trademark Manual: What changed?

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has announced an update to its Trademark Manual...
Malaria

Brazilian Vaccine Against Malaria Has a Pending Patent and Clinical Trials Expected to Begin

Vivaxin, a Brazilian vaccine developed to combat Plasmodium vivax, the parasite responsible for 82.5% of...
GI

BPTO strengthens the fight against piracy and the protection of GI

On November 12 and 13, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) participated in activities...
Brazil and China Partnership: Combating Piracy

Brazil and China Partnership: Combating Piracy

On November 6, Brazil and China advanced in a strategic partnership focused on consumer protection...
BPTO will start accepting trademark applications with slogans

BPTO will start accepting trademark applications with slogans

The Director of Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications of BPTO, Schmuell Lopes Cantanhede, announced...

Brazil and Singapore Sign MOU on IP and Launch Business Guides

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)...

Brazil is the most innovative economy in Latin America

Brazil is ranked 50th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, released on Thursday, September...

New Legislation makes it a crime to register a trademark with the sole purpose of selling it

Bill 2496/24 establishes a penalty of 1 to 3 months of detention or a fine...