BPTO releases historical data series for the Brazil Innovation and Development Index, covering data from 2014 to 2024

On May 12, 2025, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published the 2014-2024 historical series of the Brazil Innovation and Development Index (IBID). The report, titled "Innovation and Development: A Strategic Reflection in Light of the Correlation between IBID, GDP, and HDI," presents an analysis...

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The Dannemann Simsen Institute promotes a debate on compulsory licensing of patents from the perspectives of Brazil, India, and China

On May 7th, the Dannemann Siemsen Institute (IDS) hosted another edition of the IDS Agenda, promoting an in-depth discussion on...

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Dannemann Siemsen Institute Hosts Debate on Artificial Intelligence in the Music Industry, Focusing on Market Aspects and Legal Impacts

On April 28, the Dannemann Siemsen Institute (IDS) held an in-depth debate on the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry, bringing together...

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BPTO publishes study on the filing trends of IP assets in Brazil by Latin American applicants between 2002 and 2021

On March 18, 2025, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) released a detailed analysis on patent, trademark, industrial design, and software filings made by Latin American countries in Brazil between 2002 and 2021, along with...

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Case “A Recent Entrance to Paradise”: U.S. Court of Appeals reaffirms human authorship requirement for copyright protection

Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld the decision of the United States Copyright Office (USCO), which...

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BPTO publishes guide on intellectual property asset audits and valuation tools

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has recently published a guide entitled “Using All Your Valuable Assets in the Best Possible Way: How to Manage Your Intellectual Property Using Audits and Valuation Tools”. This publication is part of...

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BPTO publishes analysis on the economic scenario of Industrial Property in Brazil between 2014 and 2024

On March 12, 2025, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) released a detailed analysis of economic dynamics and industrial property in Brazil between 2014 and 2024. The study highlights...

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In a new ruling, the United States District Court decides that the Bad Spaniels toy dilutes the Jack Daniel’s trademark

In a new ruling, the US District Court for the District of Arizona found that the Bad Spaniels dog toy, a parody of the...

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Brazilian National Council of Justice approves new regulation for the use of artificial intelligence by the judiciary

On February 18, the Brazilian National Council of Justice (CNJ) approved Normative Act 0000563-47.2025.2.00.0000, which replaces Resolution 332/2020 and defines new rules for the...

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