Lady Gaga has performed a huge concert at Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, on May 3, last, attended by an audience of 2.1 million artist's fans, involving a billion-dollar market with sponsors, licensed products, and intellectual property rights. Just as happened with Madonna in 2024 and with iconic events like Rock in Rio, the impact of a concert of this magnitude goes far beyond the music.
On April 26, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day. The theme chosen by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) for 2025 is "IP and Music: Feel the Rhythm of IP," which aims to highlight the contribution of Intellectual Property to innovation and creativity in music.
A quick reference Chart comparing some of the key requirements of Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published in Official Bulletin no. 2,829, of March 25, 2025, Ordinance no. 03, which updates the provisions for requests under Phase V of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program in 2025.
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I) PATENTS
1. BPTO's Performance Results in 2024
The Brazilian PTO released its 2024 Management Report, detailing the results of its operations considering the goals defined in the Strategic Plan for 2023-2026.
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) reaffirmed its position in previous cases that property owners who knowingly lease spaces for the sale of counterfeit products can be held civilly liable for damages resulting from this practice, further solidifying the legal recourse available to companies harmed by counterfeiting in their efforts to combat this illicit activity in Brazil.
The commercialization of illegal products generates significant losses across various sectors of the economy, affecting consumers, companies, and the government.
...Article 17 of the Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure (the “Brazilian Civil Code” or the “Code”) provides that in order to file a lawsuit, it is necessary to demonstrate legal interest and legitimacy. Thus, an action for patent infringement must be filed by the patentee and in the case of co-ownership, the provisions of the Civil Code will apply...
Piracy is a phenomenon that significantly impacts the global economy, undermining the competitiveness of legitimate businesses, reducing tax revenues, and negatively affecting innovation and job creation. Additionally, the trade of counterfeit products harms consumers, who often purchase inferior and even dangerous goods, weakening the credibility of formal markets.
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published in Official Bulletin no. 2,816, of December 23, 2024, Ordinance no. 26, which establishes additional provisions for Phase V of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program in 2025.