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CETESB updates criteria for environmental penalties in São Paulo
The Board Decision of the Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo - CETESB) No. 007/2026/C/I has…
Thirty Years of the Brazilian Industrial Property Law (LPI): The Record Number of Trademark Applications before the Brazilian PTO and the Limits of the Current Trademark System
Brazil closed 2025 with a historic milestone in its industrial property system: over 500,000 trademark applications filed in a single year, according…
Brazilian PTO (BRPTO) Announces Key Updates and Future Outlook for Industrial Designs
On March 25, 2026, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO) held a meeting with stakeholders to present recent developments and future…
Aferição de Idade baseada em risco no ECA Digital: Caminhos de Compliance entre Proteção Integral e Proteção de Dados
A recente promulgação da Lei nº 15.211/2025, o chamado ECA Digital, estabelece deveres mais rigorosos para a proteção de crianças e adolescentes no…
Brazil - Taxpayer Rights Updated and Enhanced
The Brazilian government enacted Complementary Law No. 225 on 9 January 2026, establishing the Taxpayer Protection Code (TPC), a comprehensive…
Lei complementar n.º 224/25 e Corte Nos incentivos fiscais- Impactos para o segmento de energias renováveis
A aprovação da Lei Complementar n.º 224/25 (PLP 128) inaugura um novo capítulo na política de incentivos fiscais no Brasil, com potenciais impactos…
Brazilian supermarkets now allowed to sell medications
This Monday, March 23, Statute #15,357 was published, amending Statute #5,991/1973, which governs the sanitary control of the commercial sale of…
New Structure of the ANPD and Impacts Brought by the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute
Among the most recent publications related to the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (“ANPD”), the release of Decree No. 12.881/2026 stands out. The…
Nova estrutura da ANPD e impactos trazidos pelo ECA Digital
Dentre as recentes publicações relacionadas à Agência Nacional de Proteção de Dados (“ANPD”) destaca-se a publicação do Decreto nº 12.881/2026, que…
Regulatory Norm 01 brings new obligations for employers
Health and Safety Normative Resolution No 1 requires companies to implement measures to prevent and manage occupational risks in the workplace…
BRPTO to adopt WIPO's e-Filing system for the certification of international trademark applications in the Madrid System
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO) has announced that, starting on April 13, will begin using the World Intellectual Property…
Brazil: Top 5 significant legislative changes, regulatory developments or trends affecting the construction industry
Brazil’s first dedicated battery auction — launched through Public Consultation No. 202/2025 and expected to be implemented in the 2026 Capacity…
Federal Government Launches the Climate Plan 2024-2035 and Sets Guidelines for Brazil’s Climate Transition
On March 16, 2026, Brazil’s Federal Government launched the new National Climate Change Plan (the “Climate Plan” — Plano Clima 2024-2035), a central…
TCU Identifies Shortcomings and Orders Adjustments in Conitec’s Health Technology Assessment Process
The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (“TCU”) reviewed an audit conducted at the National Committee for Health Technology Incorporation into the…
Brazilian court enters preliminary injunction against Chinese automotive group Geely: same IP Bridge 4G patent made BYD settle
Early on Tuesday, we wrote: “Any moment, a [Brazilian] PI [preliminary injunction] could come down against Geely [emphasis in original] as IP…
Published the Decree Regulating the Digital ECA: Clarifying Technical Parameters and Expanding Platform Responsibilities
After the enactment of the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent (Law No. 15,211/2025 - “ECA Digital”) in September last year, the scenario…
Publicado o Decreto que Regulamenta o ECA Digital: Elucidação de Parâmetros Técnicos e Ampliação de Responsabilidades das Plataformas
Após a promulgação do Estatuto Digital da Criança e do Adolescente (Lei nº 15.211/2025 - “ECA Digital”) em setembro do ano passado, o cenário já…
Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 232
Recursos de reconsideração contra acórdão prolatado em tomada de contas especial, instaurada em razão de superfaturamento identificado em contrato…
Chapter 4 - Brazil Hot Topics in IP 2025: IP Litigation
Disputes involving Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) have rapidly evolved into one of the most dynamic areas of IP litigation in Brazil. What was…
Proposed bill establishes new paternity leave framework and extends its duration (update)
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has approved Bill nº 3.935/2008 to create a permanent framework for Paternity Leave…
