UFMG Breaks Patent Filing Record: What It Reveals About Innovation in Brazil
The Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) reached a record 95 patent filings in 2025...
Brazil and China Sign Patent Cooperation Agreement
Brazil’s BPTO and China’s CNIPA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in...
Brazil Announces Trademark Changes and Industrial Design Advances
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) presented important updates on trademarks and industrial designs...
Brazil Court Denies Access to Deceased User’s Account: What It Means for Digital Assets
A recent decision by the São Paulo Court denied a mother access to her deceased...
Brazil Releases New IP Guides: Strategic Support for Businesses and Exporters
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO, in partnership with WIPO, has released two new...
Brazil Adopts WIPO e-Filing: What Changes for International Trademark Applications
As of April 13, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) will adopt WIPO’s e-Filing...
Semaglutide Patent Expiry in Brazil: What Changes?
The expiration of semaglutide’s patent in Brazil marks a relevant shift in the pharmaceutical landscape...
Mercosur–European Union agreement advances: what changes for trade and IP
Brazil’s Congress has approved the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, after more than...
Bill approved to accelerate patent examination in Brazil
Brazil’s Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Bill No. 4.972/2019, introducing measures to shorten timelines...
Brazil and South Africa expand cooperation in science and innovation
Brazil and South Africa have announced new measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in science, technology...
The patent for semaglutide in Brazil is nearing expiration: what the law says
The patent on semaglutide is nearing expiration in Brazil, renewing attention to discussions about patent...
Women’s World Cup 2027: IP protection, fast-track systems and regulatory challenges
As Brazil prepares to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, intellectual property has emerged as...
Mercosur–European Union Agreement: Impacts on Patent Protection
The recent approval by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies of the provisional trade agreement between...
Brazilian breakthrough in spinal cord regeneration highlights IP challenges
A major Brazilian scientific breakthrough in spinal cord regeneration has drawn global attention, while also...
Brazil and India expand cooperation in innovation and intellectual property
Brazil and India have strengthened their strategic partnership through agreements that connect critical minerals, technology...