Read the first 2025 edition of the Intellectual Property & Data Protection Newsletter, a publication from Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown. In this newsletter, Counsel Cristiane Manzueto and associate...more
2/18/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bitcoin ,
Copyright ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Assets ,
FinTech ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Latin America ,
Patents ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Trademarks
In October, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) announced a new interpretation regarding the registrability of advertising elements. This new approach adopts a less restrictive stance, paving the way for the...more
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) joined the Global Patent Prosecution Highway (GPPH) program on July 6, 2024. Coordinated by the Japan Patent Office (JPO)....more
In June, Uruguay committed to join the Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT” or “Treaty”), with unanimous approval from both houses of parliament.
The PCT—first signed in 1970, effective for 35 years and currently covering...more
Following more than two decades of negotiation, WIPO member states have inked the first-of-its-kind international treaty addressing the connection between “Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional...more
In early May, Brazil’s Law No. 14,852/2024 (the “Legal Framework for Games” or the “Framework”) was published. Originating as Bill No. 2796/2021, the legislation provides the necessary legal framework for the burgeoning...more
5/30/2024
/ Brazil ,
Copyright ,
eSports ,
Fantasy Sports ,
Gambling ,
Gaming ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Online Gaming ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Software ,
Software Developers ,
Video Games
Investing in the creation of industrial designs is critical in modern business practice, as it allows a company’s product to stand out in an increasingly competitive market dynamic. Just as important as creating distinctive...more