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BPTO opens public consultation on artificial intelligence patents
On August 18, 2025, the BPTO announced the opening of a Public Consultation regarding the Examination Guidelines for Patent Applications related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Brazil and Intellectual Property: Reciprocity Law and the Effects of Recent Trade Tensions
In recent weeks, the proposal to suspend intellectual property rights as a form of trade retaliation has returned to the center of public debate, particularly

BPTO publishes patent forfeiture rules in Brazil
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office published this week the manual on patent forfeiture, as provided in Article 80 of the Industrial Property Law (LPI).

From Mining to Innovation: how Brazil – China cooperation is driving new demands for intellectual property
The growing relevance of strategic minerals is placing Brazil at the center of international cooperation and competition, especially regarding the global energy transition. With significant

BPTO implements new services and adjusts fees for trademark and patent proceedings
The new fee schedule of the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) will come into effect on August 7, 2025, as established by Ordinance GM/MDIC

Automotive sector: Chinese investments in Brazil
Chinese automakers are driving the electrification of the Brazilian automotive market. Globally, China is already the leading supplier to Latin America, reaching exports of USD