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STJ upholds decision recognizing the validity of copyright assignment contracts between songwriters and production companies

In a case involving the song "We are the world of carnival", composed by Guanaes, the 4th panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), in a ruling on June 3, upheld the decision of the TJ/RJ that recognized the validity of the total copyright assignment contract signed between...

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IDS promotes event on technical evidence: research to prove the high renown of the trademark and market research in IP actions

Last Thursday, the Dannemann Siemsen Institute (IDS) held yet another IDS Agenda, this time with the theme "Technical evidence: proving high brand renown and market research in IP lawsuits". The event discussed relevant issues on the subject, such as...

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TJ/RJ: Caetano Veloso does not hold the exclusive right to use the name Tropicália and the elements of the Tropicalista movement

In a decision handed down on June 19, Judge Alexandre de Carvalho Mesquita, of the 1st Business Court of the Rio de Janeiro State Court of Justice (TJ/RJ), ruled that the artist Caetano Veloso does not have an exclusive right to use the name Tropicália and the elements of the Tropicalist movement. The singer filed a lawsuit against...

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Launch of the book “Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Technologies: The New Era of Intellectual Property”, signed only by women

On 18 June, the book "Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Technologies: The New Era of Intellectual Property" was launched in Rio de Janeiro at the headquarters of the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI). The book deals with...

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In a new decision, the STJ upholds the view that it is possible to plead incidental nullity in patent and industrial design infringement actions

On June 12, the 2nd Section of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) unanimously reaffirmed its understanding that it recognizes the possibility of arguing the invalidity of patents and industrial designs as a matter of defense.

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DJ Alok wins lawsuit in which he was accused of plagiarism

In February 2024, Brazilian DJ Alok won a lawsuit against Kevin Brauer, of DJ duo Sevenn, in a copyright dispute involving the song "Un Ratito". In the case, the sentence, handed down by Judge Regis de Castilho Barbosa Filho of the 41st Civil Court of the District of São Paulo, recognized...

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Supreme Court signs agreement with Big Techs to combat disinformation in social media

Last Thursday (6), representatives of some digital platforms and social networks, such as TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Microsoft, and Kwai, signed an agreement to join the Supreme Court's Program to...

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IDS debates important issues in strategic litigation management

Last Thursday (6), the Dannemann Siemsen Institute (IDS) organized another IDS Agenda, this time with the aim of debating relevant issues involving strategic litigation management. Among the topics debated, the panel...

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British Parliament approves legislation to regulate strategic digital markets

On May 23rd, the so-called “Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill” (DMCC), which aims to regulate digital markets, including social networks and search engines, received royal assent after being passed by the British Parliament...

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