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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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Brazil Revises Its Patent Examination Guidelines For New Use Inventions: Key Changes And Remaining Challenges
Brazil's patent office has revised its examination guidelines for new use inventions in chemistry, particularly medical uses, following extensive stakeholder consultation. The updated rules now permit post-filing data under certain conditions while maintaining restrictions on dosage regimen and patient group claims, creating a mixed landscape for pharmaceutical patent protection in Latin America's largest market.
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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.
Brazil IP
LA
Licks Attorneys
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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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BRPTO Changes Rules For High-Renown Applications
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has introduced new rules allowing trademark owners to consolidate multiple registrations under a single high-renown status application. This procedural change, effective immediately through Normative Ordinance #68/2026, enables special protection across different classes of goods and services. The amendment responds to stakeholder feedback and aims to streamline the process for owners of widely recognized brands operating in diverse market segments.
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