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Decree Regulates the Legal Framework for the Electronic Games Industry in Brazil and Sets Guidelines for the Sector

On October 14, 2026, Decree No. 13,138/2026 was published, regulating the...

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Brazilian Superior Court of Justice and Copyright: Assignment of Economic Rights Does Not Preclude the Author from Claiming Moral Damages, and Material Damages Are Presumed (In Re Ipsa)

On October 13, 2026, the Third Panel of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (Superior Tribunal de Justiça, or STJ) unanimously granted...

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Brazilian Superior Court of Justice Rejects Sponsor’s Liability for Alleged Violation of a Referee’s Image Rights

On October 6, 2026, the Third Panel of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (Superior Tribunal de Justiça – STJ) denied the...

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U.S. Court Rules That Using Westlaw Summaries to Train a Competing AI Is Not “Fair Use”

On September 29, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, a federal appellate court, held that...

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Global Innovation Index 2026: Brazil holds 53rd position in WIPO’s global innovation ranking

On September 29, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) launched the 19th edition of...

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IDS fosters dialogue with BPTO on the main changes implemented in the trademark system between 2025 and 2026

On September 22, the Dannemann Siemsen Institute (IDS) hosted another edition of Agenda IDS, focusing on changes...

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Brazilian Superior Court of Justice Upholds Validity of Cryptocurrency Payments in Contracts Between Private Parties

On August 18, the Third Panel of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) upheld the validity of...

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The Brazilian Federal Supreme Court Recognizes General Repercussion and Will Examine the Limits on the Use of Religious Identity Signs as Trademarks

On August 19, 2026, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) recognized general repercussion status for...

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Brazilian Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Establishes Legal Standard on Deepfakes and Launches Partnership with Google to Combat the Misuse of AI in the 2026 Elections

On August 26, the Brazilian Superior Electoral Court (TSE) and Google Brazil launched a campaign to enhance...

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