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Brazil Appeals Court Holds Pool Licence Offer Meets FRAND Obligation In Panasonic v HMD
The Rio de Janeiro Court of Appeals has issued a landmark ruling in a standard essential patent dispute between Panasonic and HMD, establishing that offering only a pool license can satisfy FRAND obligations under Brazilian law. The decision marks a significant development in Brazil's growing role as a venue for SEP licensing disputes and addresses questions about what constitutes good faith licensing behavior.
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IFMF 2026 | Market Entry And Patent Portfolio Strategy In Brazil And The Wider Latin American Market
Eduardo Hallak, founding partner of Licks Attorneys in Brazil, delivered a comprehensive analysis of Brazil's medical device market structure, regulatory framework, and patent protection system at the 6th IP Forefront Medical Device Forum. The presentation explored strategic pathways for Chinese medical device companies to enter the Brazilian market, including Product Development Partnerships, ANVISA regulatory compliance, and patent portfolio optimization within Latin America's largest healthcare market.
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Tarifaço: Lei da Reciprocidade pode levar embate entre Brasil e EUA ao campo das patentes
As the Trump administration imposes a new round of tariffs, Brazil's federal government threatens to invoke the Economic Reciprocity Law, potentially targeting intellectual property rights as a strategic countermeasure. This move could significantly impact American pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and technology companies operating in Brazil, raising questions about the balance between trade retaliation and long-term legal security.
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Brazil’s Patent Grace Period: Opportunities And Pitfalls
Brazil's grace period provision allows inventors to disclose their inventions up to 12 months before filing a patent application without jeopardizing patentability. However, applicants face significant evidential challenges when proving the disclosure originated from the inventor, particularly when documents are authored by employers or third parties, and must navigate examiner discretion in the absence of clear regulatory guidelines.
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A Antecipação Da Prova Pericial Em Ações De Infração De Patente: A Interface Do Contraditório Com A Eficiência
A flexibilização procedimental no processo civil brasileiro permite antecipar a produção de prova pericial em ações de infração de patente, equilibrando garantias processuais como contraditório, eficiência e duração razoável. Essa prática, já adotada pelas Varas Empresariais do Rio de Janeiro, possibilita decisões mais rápidas sobre tutelas provisórias, protegendo direitos de propriedade industrial e evitando danos irr
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