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Burger King Overturns Ajinomoto's Victory in Advertisement Dispute in Brazil

Burger King Overturns Ajinomoto's Victory in Advertisement Dispute in Brazil

After two years of legal dispute, Burger King secured a victory at the National Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (CONAR) by overturning a decision that had favored Ajinomoto.

Brazilian Courts and Preliminary Injunctions in SEP Infringement Lawsuits

Brazilian Courts and Preliminary Injunctions in SEP Infringement Lawsuits

Over recent years, Brazil has seen an intensification in patent litigation involving SEPs, with an exponential increase in lawsuits brought by both patent holders, NPEs (non-practicing entities), and some other companies that both hold essential patents and implement them.

The new regulatory landscape in the Brazilian Betting market

The new regulatory landscape in the Brazilian Betting market

Although the regulation of online sports betting and casinos, the popular BETS, has been in effect in Brazil for just over a year with the approval of Law No. 14.790 of 2023, Brazil can already be considered one of the major global players in this market. Last week, the Brazilian Central Bank released a survey showing that Brazilians spend around 20 billion reais monthly on online gambling, considering only direct cash transfers, without accounting for bets made with credit cards or other payment methods.

Brasil avança em Patentes Verdes, aliadas na redução de impactos ambientais e promoção do desenvolvimento sustentável

Brasil avança em Patentes Verdes, aliadas na redução de impactos ambientais e promoção do desenvolvimento sustentável

As patentes verdes ou ambientais, são aliadas na promoção do desenvolvimento sustentável.

Operation 404: The Fight Against Pirate Streaming in Brazil - Losses, Crimes, and Punishments

Operation 404: The Fight Against Pirate Streaming in Brazil - Losses, Crimes, and Punishments

Digital piracy, especially in the streaming sector, has caused significant economic impacts on Brazil’s audiovisual industry and the state. Operation 404, one of the largest anti-piracy initiatives in the country, has played a key role in combating online piracy. As we will see below, the seventh phase of the operation, carried out this week (Sept/2024), reinforces the crackdown on illegal platforms that distribute audiovisual content criminally.

Brazilian Superior Court of Justice Rules: Google Can Remove Content Based on YouTube's Terms of Use Without a Court Order

Brazilian Superior Court of Justice Rules: Google Can Remove Content Based on YouTube's Terms of Use Without a Court Order

On August 27, 2024, the 3rd Chamber of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice addressed the legal controversy concerning whether YouTube, an internet application provider owned by Google, can remove, suspend, or make user content unavailable when it violates its applicable terms of use. The court also sought to determine if such content moderation aligns with Brazilian law, particularly regarding freedom of expression, censorship prohibition, and the liability of service providers.

Explorando o potencial do licenciamento de marcas em grandes eventos: o caso Rock in Rio

Explorando o potencial do licenciamento de marcas em grandes eventos: o caso Rock in Rio

No último dia 13 de setembro, teve início a edição comemorativa de 40 anos do Rock in Rio, reconhecido como um dos maiores festivais de música do planeta, e que espera receber neste ano cerca de 700 mil pessoas durante sete dias de shows.

Exploring the Potential of Brand Licensing at Major Events: The Rock in Rio Case

Exploring the Potential of Brand Licensing at Major Events: The Rock in Rio Case

This weekend marked the 40th anniversary edition ofRock in Rio, recognized as one ofthe world's largest music festivals, which expects to attract around 700,000 people over its seven-day run.

Deus Ex Machina vence no TRF-2 disputa por marca

Deus Ex Machina vence no TRF-2 disputa por marca

Segundo relator, a inserção de “Brasil” não garante distintividade suficiente à marca.

Anvisa não pode estabelecer normas para propaganda de medicamentos

Anvisa não pode estabelecer normas para propaganda de medicamentos

Recentemente, a 1ª Turma do Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) determinou que a Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa) não possui o poder legal para impor restrições à propaganda de medicamentos. De acordo com o tribunal, a agência reguladora não tem a autoridade para criar normas que excedam as disposições da Lei 9.294/1996, que regula a propaganda de remédios e outros produtos.

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