Brazil: Government Policy & Public Finance

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Bill Proposing PTA For BRPTO Delays Advances In Brazilian Congress
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.
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IBAMA e agroquímicos: TCU abre auditoria e irá analisar gargalo regulatório
O setor de defensivos agrícolas enfrenta atrasos crônicos na avaliação de registros pelo IBAMA, com processos pendentes por mais de 5 anos em média. Diante da morosidade sistemática e possíveis falhas de governança, o TCU autorizou auditoria operacional para verificar o cumprimento da Lei 14.785/23, examinar a aderência do órgão ao novo marco regulatório e avaliar questões de transparência e gestão administrativa.
Brazil Government
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Brazil's Oil Industry Weighs Fresh Legal Challenge To Export Tax
Brazil's oil industry is preparing potential legal action after the government extended its controversial 12% crude export tax through administrative decree, with producers arguing the move undermines claims the levy was needed for fuel subsidies and instead reveals it as primarily a revenue-raising measure. The extension has deepened concerns over regulatory instability and legal certainty, with industry experts warning that the tax is already causing companies to postpone billions in investment plans desp
Brazil Energy
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Mayer Brown
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Progress In The Implementation Of The Brazilian Emissions Trading System: CTCP Resolutions And Sectoral Coverage Proposal
Brazil's Permanent Technical Advisory Committee has published a comprehensive package of resolutions establishing the operational framework for the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE), including the creation of specialized working groups and a phased sectoral implementation timeline. The resolutions define critical technical infrastructure spanning financial mechanisms, monitoring and verification protocols, and methodology accreditation processes.
Brazil Environment
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Mayer Brown
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