After nearly three decades of negotiations, the Free Trade Agreement between Mercosur and the European Union entered a decisive phase with its promulgation by Brazil, officially completed on April 28, 2026. This step concludes the domestic legislative process and brings the implementation of one of the world’s largest economic integration areas closer to reality, encompassing approximately 718 million people and a combined GDP exceeding USD 22 trillion.
Article 19 of the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet, particularly its paragraph 1, establishes that application providers may only be held civilly liable if, after receiving a specific court order, they fail to remove content identified with sufficient precision to allow its unequivocal location.
Ao longo dos anos, o comércio global de mercadorias falsificadas evoluiu de uma atividade artesanal para um ecossistema digital altamente sofisticado.
Decisão foi proferida pelos ministros da 4a Turma.
Brazil closed 2025 with a historic milestone in its industrial property system: over 500,000 trademark applications filed in a single year, according to data released by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI). This represents the highest volume ever recorded and a significant increase compared to the previous year.
Standard Essential Patents (SEPs): Brazil’s Consolidation as a Strategic Forum for Global Disputes
Disputes involving Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) have rapidly evolved into one of the most dynamic areas of IP litigation in Brazil. What was once a marginal jurisdiction for SEP enforcement has, particularly from 2024 onwards, evolved into a consolidated and strategically relevant forum within the global litigation and licensing landscape.
A proteção trazida pela nova lei não recai apenas sobre conteúdos ilícitos, mas também sobre as políticas internas e a estrutura e o desenho das tecnologias, determinando que produtos e serviços digitais incorporem salvaguardas desde a concepção, com níveis elevados de privacidade e segurança por padrão.
BPTO’s Performance and Statistical Landscape in 2025
The 2025 data confirm a significant upward trend in the Brazilian innovation ecosystem. The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) recorded 29,557 patent applications, representing a 6.7% increase compared to 2024. This growth reflects a stable economic environment—with Brazil’s GDP maintaining a steady 3.0% growth cycle—and a maturing IP culture.
Arrecadação prevista para este ano é de R$ 1,057 bi, mas apenas metade desse valor, de R$ 554 milhões, irá para o órgão.
Avanço de projeto que prevê licença compulsória da tirzepatida e controvérsia sobre patente internacional de pesquisa da UFRJ colocam em foco os limites entre proteção à propriedade intelectual, investimento em inovação e ampliação do acesso à saúde no Brasil.