The INPI will begin accepting trademark applications with advertising elements
Brazil will allow the registration of advertising slogans as trademarks, following a reinterpretation of its industrial property law. This change, aligned with international practices, creates new opportunities to protect distinctive branding elements.
Brazil publishes new rules for procedures and examination guidelines for patent applications
On September 3, 2024, the BPTO published two new rules updating the procedures regarding the contents of patent applications and the examination guidelines.
INPI: Brazil reaches PPH requirement limit for 2024
On July 16, 2024, INPI published an official report stating that the cap of 800 participations allowed per annual cycle in Phase IV of the PPH Pilot Project has been reached.
INPI: Brazil joins the Global PPH program
The BPTO of Brazil joined the Global PPH program to optimize patent procedures and increase global participation. This expands its cooperation agreements from 23 to 35 offices. Current rules remain valid until new regulations are published.
Recent regulation of the sports betting market in Brazil
In order to establish transparency and security regarding gambling activities in Brazil, a law has been published, and further ordinances and normative instructions are still being issued to establish the rules and limits to be followed by companies interested in investing in this type of business.
Cannabis legislation opens the door for pharmaceutical brands in Brazil
With new legislation regulating the use of cannabis-based medicines in Argentina and Brazil, the emerging market is an open playing field for pharmaceutical brands looking to making a mark in Latin America.
Some highlights in cannabis legislation in Brazil
Study of the protection of cannabis-based products in Brazil. The cannabidiol.
Brazilian INPI delays the division of trademarks
The Resolution No. 244/2019 establishing the division of trademark applications and registrations was postponed to September 14, 2020.