New procedure for handling patent applications during second instance examination
On December 12, 2023, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published new rules in… Read more »
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The illegal hiring of a competitor’s trademark as a keyword for advertisement boosting on Google Ads platform and the lawful return of sponsored links in searches for a weak trademark belonging to a competitor on Google Search.
Introduction Google Ads operates by “boosting” sponsored links, i.e., paid by the advertiser, to be… Read more »
Patents and Bioeconomy: The impacts of the New Industry Brazil Plan
On January 22nd, the Brazilian government announced the “New Industry Brazil Plan”, aiming to stimulate… Read more »
A granted patent is not a guarantee of non-infringement of third party rights
A patent granted for a product or process is not a guarantee that the exploitation… Read more »
Beyond pixels: on the threshold of intellectual property illegality in the gaming industry
Transcending generational and cultural boundaries, the realm of gaming stands as the premier force in… Read more »
Provisional Measure 1.182/2023 and the trademark protection of sports betting sites (bets) in Brazil
In recent years, an unprecedented phenomenon has become part of and intrinsically related to the… Read more »
Football beyond the four lines: the importance of sports clubs’ brand licensing
Autors: Pedro Bastos Matheus Giuliana Ribeiro Casazza Since the 20th century, football has undergone… Read more »
Brazilian patent overview and the challenges for 2023
As the world becomes increasingly innovative and technology-driven, it becomes more critical for a country… Read more »
The usefulness of the Trademark Registration before the INPI by Political Parties
Registration of Trademarks before the National Institute of Industrial Property by Political Parties An interesting… Read more »
“Non-Traditional Marks in Latin America and the Caribbean
Our partner Luciana Noronha, member of the Non-Traditional Marks Committee of INTA (International Trademark Association),… Read more »