Region: Brazil

Brazil IP office celebrates birthday; EUIPO boosts case law search; France anti-counterfeiting data – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the leaders of CNIPA, the JPO and KIPO meeting in Busan, and much more.

13 December 2023

Tesla faces trademark obstacles for Cybertruck in Australia, Brazil and UK

WTR identifies trademark registrations that suggest Tesla may encounter legal hurdles in introducing its Cybertruck to the Asia-Pacific, European and South American markets.

06 December 2023

Costs, trade secrets, anti-counterfeiting and AI: insights from Latin America IP Summit

IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for protecting and monetising intangible assets, at WTR and IAM's inaugural Latin America IP Summit.

10 November 2023

iPhone battle heads to Brazil Supreme Court; Macy’s metaverse store; Thom Browne v adidas update – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at New Jersey becoming the final US state to relinquish the TACO TUESDAY trademark, Europol hosting an IP Crime Conference, and much more.

27 October 2023

A new chapter in Brazil as INPI appoints senior leadership and looks to the future

Following months of uncertainty, the Brazilian INPI is implementing significant changes, with a new pledge to hire more examiners in an attempt to tackle the trademark backlog.

12 October 2023

Cannabis industry trademarks: INPI issues conflicting decisions

Recent decisions issued by INPI concerning trademark applications including the word element ‘cannabis’ seem to be based on inconsistent reasoning.

09 October 2023

Brazil: Economic success matched by jump in counterfeiting

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2023

Anti-counterfeiting efforts are rising up the agenda as Brazil’s burgeoning economy is shadowed by a similar boom in infringing goods.

29 September 2023

Mercado Libre hosts first Anti-counterfeiting Day; INTA files Iceland statements; Bored Ape beer to launch – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Clarivate launching an AI-powered IP budgeting tool, L'Oréal creating metaverse avatar styles, and much more.

22 September 2023

PTO decision rejecting Christian Louboutin’s ‘red sole’ position mark suspended

In a major victory for Christian Louboutin, the 13th Federal Court of Rio de Janeiro has granted a preliminary injunction suspending the PTO’s rejection of the ‘red sole’ position mark.

30 August 2023

IAM and WTR team up to deliver IP strategy event in Latin America

Corporate IP executives, brand leaders, deal makers, policy experts and legal advisers will convene in São Paulo to share best practices and insights.

15 July 2023

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