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Clipping – June 2024

Here you will find selected news about Intellectual Property and related subjects.

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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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STJ decides that political party does not have to compensate singer for use of musical composition for electoral propaganda purposes

In a decision handed down on May 14, the 3rd Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) unanimously held that political parties and candidates are not jointly and severally liable for violations of copyright and image rights committed by...

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