Brazil: Intellectual Property

Brazil's National Institute of Industrial Property has indefinitely suspended its public consultation on regulatory frameworks for electronic game registration. The suspension affects Call for Contributions #2/2026, which sought stakeholder input on potential registration mechanisms for video games and electronic entertainment software.

A estreia do K-pop no Rock in Rio 2026 revela como a propriedade intelectual na indústria musical transcende os direitos autorais tradicionais. Lightsticks oficiais de grupos como Stray Kids e BTS incorporam tecnologias patenteadas que sincronizam luzes, cores e vibrações com apresentações ao vivo, transformando acessórios em extensões interativas do espetáculo. Patentes sul-coreanas protegem sistemas complexos de coordenação de milhares de dispositivos lumi

On January 29, 2026 , Brazil's National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Agência Nacional do Petróleo...

As Brazil continues its trajectory as a global economy, securing robust and enforceable patent protection is paramount. With a modernising patent office, political commitment, and experienced partners such as Licks Attorneys, Brazil offers a compelling venue for protecting inventions.

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.

IP Bridge and Dolby have filed lawsuits against Chinese electronics manufacturer Skyworth and several Brazilian companies in Rio de Janeiro State Court over alleged infringement of AVC standard-essential patents. A court-appointed expert has now issued findings on whether Skyworth's televisions infringe the asserted IP Bridge patent and whether it qualifies as essential to the AVC standard.

As Brazil continues its trajectory as a global economy, securing robust and enforceable patent protection is paramount. With a modernising patent office, political commitment, and experienced partners such as Licks Attorneys, Brazil offers a compelling venue for protecting inventions.

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has launched a public consultation to determine which of its 17 databases should be prioritized for release in open format over the next two years. Foreign participants are invited to submit their preferences for up to five databases covering patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and technology transfer agreements, with submissions closing on October 26, 2026.

A estreia do K-pop no Rock in Rio 2026 revela como a propriedade intelectual na indústria musical transcende os direitos autorais tradicionais. Lightsticks oficiais de grupos como Stray Kids e BTS incorporam tecnologias patenteadas que sincronizam luzes, cores e vibrações com apresentações ao vivo, transformando acessórios em extensões interativas do espetáculo. Patentes sul-coreanas protegem sistemas complexos de coordenação de milhares de dispositivos lumi