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BPTO announces limit on Patent Prosecution Highway applications for patents in H04 IPC
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) announces that the limit of 140 Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) requests for patent applications classified under IPC class

BPTO appoints 120 new staff members and reinforces its commitment to innovation and efficiency in services
The Federal Government has authorized the appointment of 120 approved candidates from the BPTO’s public examination, under Decree No. 12.647, of October 1, 2025. This

EU recognizes Brazil’s progress in data protection
The European Commission has published the preliminary version of its adequacy decision recognizing Brazil as a jurisdiction with a level of personal data protection equivalent

Trademark protection as a strategic differentiator
Tera among the top 10 best sellers in the Brazilian auto market The VW Tera, from Volkswagen, has entered the Brazilian market and is already

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