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The São Paulo Court of Justice Rules That Repetitive Sound Patterns, Rhythms, and Beats Are Not Protected by Copyright

The São Paulo Court of Justice Rules That Repetitive Sound Patterns, Rhythms, and Beats Are Not Protected by Copyright In a decision issued on May 6, 2026, the 6th Chamber of Private Law of the São Paulo Court of Justice (TJSP) dismissed an appeal filed by a music producer seeking recognition as a co-author of […]

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CONAR Files Complaints and Grants Injunction Against Betting House Advertisements Aired During the FIFA World Cup on CazéTV

On June 25, 2026, the Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulatory Council (CONAR) opened three formal complaints, based on...

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Brazilian Federal Supreme Court establishes the definitive thesis on the civil liability of digital platforms

On June 17, 2026, the Plenary of the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) concluded the judgment of...

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Brazilian Federal Government promulgates the Budapest Treaty and the Mercosur Agreement on geographical indications

On June 9, 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees that...

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The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court rules that the use of deepfakes in electoral campaign advertising is prohibited even where it does not mislead voters

In a ruling handed down on May 8, 2026, the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) denied the...

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BPTO releases the rankings of applicants for industrial property assets in 2025

On May 25, 2026, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) released the 2025 Applicant Rankings...

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Brazilian Federal Government publishes two decrees updating the regulatory framework of the Brazilian Internet Civil Rights Framework and establishing guidelines for the protection of women in the digital environment

On May 20, 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees expanding Brazil's regulatory framework for...

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The Science, Technology and Innovation Committee of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies votes to reject AI systems as inventors and patent holders.

On May 13, 2026, the Science, Technology and Innovation Committee of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies voted to approve...

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TRF1 Orders Registration of the “4EVINTE” Trademark and Overturns INPI’s Rejection Based on Alleged Violation of Morality and Public Decency

In a decision rendered on April 9, 2026, the Eleventh Panel of the Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region (TRF1)...

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