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Brazil has officially promulgated the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for Patent Procedures through Decree #13,011/2026.

Senator Carlos Portinho has introduced Amendment #8 to Bill No. 2,210/2022, proposing significant measures to protect Brazilian judicial sovereignty in patent disputes. The amendment introduces mechanisms to counter foreign anti-suit injunctions and interim licenses that interfere with Brazilian court proceedings, including business suspension powers and substantial financial penalties. How will this legislative initiative reshape Brazil's approach to international patent litigation and strengthen its innov

Brazil's Committee on Industry, Commerce, and Services has issued a favorable opinion on legislation addressing patent ownership for AI-assisted inventions. The proposed amendment to the Brazilian Patent Statute would establish that patent rights for inventions developed with artificial intelligence assistance belong to the individual or legal entity providing the economic or technical means for development, while maintaining that AI systems themselves cannot hold patent rights due to lack of legal personho

The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has established a new reporting channel specifically designed to receive complaints about violations of the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (Digital ECA). This regulatory mechanism enables the identification of non-compliance patterns in digital platforms, including failures in age verification, inadequate parental controls, and disproportionate data collection affecting minors.

Rule #168/2017 establishes shorter deadlines for replying to the preliminary opinion and for appealing the denial decision, both issued by the ANVISA.

The U.S. Trade Representative has launched a Section 301 investigation citing Brazilian deforestation as justification for imposing a 25% additional tariff on certain Brazilian products. A former Brazilian diplomat challenges the legitimacy of this environmental argument, questioning whether insufficient enforcement of environmental laws truly constitutes an unfair trade practice.

The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has launched a Call for Contributions to gather stakeholder input on implementing new rules that update the regulation of the Brazilian Internet Act. The consultation seeks guidance on priority topics, regulatory synergies, and enforcement strategies as the ANPD expands its role in overseeing internet application providers and platform obligations. Contributions are being accepted until August 17, offering providers a critical opportunity to shape the development

A Brazilian appellate court has refused to suspend a preliminary injunction against GWM in connected-car litigation involving cellular standard-essential patents, maintaining monthly fines...

The BRPTO's notice invites public comments on the proposal aiming at reducing the backlog via simplified allowance procedures for pending patent applications

On June 21, 2026, Statute #15,471 was published, resulting from Bill #2,583/20. The new statute established the National Health Strategy for the Health Economic-Industrial Complex (ENSCEIS in the Portuguese acronym). The term “established” is not technically accurate, since, in substance, the strategy had already been created in 2023 by Decree #11,715, which in turn merely consolidated pre-existing programs, such as the Productive Development Partnerships (PDPs) dating back to 2008.

The consolidation of the seizure is the final step of the procedure.

The Brazilian House of Representatives is considering legislation that would introduce a Patent Term Adjustment mechanism to compensate patent holders for administrative delays at the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office. The proposed framework establishes specific time limits for examination actions and would extend patent terms by one day for each day of unjustified delay attributable to the Office, with a maximum extension of five years.

The list of proposals shows a substantial participation of both Brazilian-based and big pharma companies.

A leading telecommunications expert and DSL pioneer will visit Brazil to discuss intelligent networks for 6G and beyond, bringing together researchers, engineers, and specialists to examine technological advances in mobile networks and their impact on innovation and technological development in the world's fifth-largest telecommunications market.

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has mandated that digital platforms submit detailed compliance plans by August 16, 2026, outlining measures to safeguard electoral integrity and prevent misinformation during the 2026 elections. The ordinance applies to platforms with over 5 million monthly active users in Brazil, requiring comprehensive documentation of content moderation, AI governance, and coordinated behavior detection strategies. Non-compliance may result in public disclosure, direct regulatory supervi

Bill (PL) 200/2015 was proposed by the senate on April 07, 2015 and has raised an intense debate within the Brazilian Scientific Community.

Brazil has formally challenged U.S. tariffs through the World Trade Organization, but according to former Brazilian diplomat and attorney Régis Arslanian, this multilateral approach may prove largely ineffective. The action raises questions about the declining power of international trade dispute mechanisms and whether traditional diplomatic channels still hold sway over major economic powers.

Brazil's patent office opposes proposals to introduce Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) mechanisms that would compensate inventors for examination delays, despite similar systems operating successfully in major patent offices worldwide. The debate centers on whether Brazil should adopt international best practices to protect patent holders from administrative delays, even as the office's own data reveals declining decision volumes and persistent cases of unreasonable processing times.