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BRPTO Suspends Priority Examination for H04 Patent Applications
The Brazilian PTO (BRPTO) has just introduced a significant regulatory change affecting patent applications in the field of electric communication…
Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 225
Ação declaratória de constitucionalidade questionando a constitucionalidade e o alcance interpretativo do art. 10, § 1º, da Lei n.º 12.965/2014…
Chile aprova Cláusulas Contratuais Padrão para transferências internacionais
Em linha com outras regulamentações de proteção de dados, na União Europeia e na América Latina, a nova Lei chilena de proteção de dados pessoais…
The Payments Newsletter including Digital Assets & Blockchain, December 2025
Key developments of interest over the last month include: China and Vietnam launching a cross-border QR code payment system to strengthen regional…
Novo Guia da Reforma do Setor Elétrico - Lei nº 15.269/2025
Em 25.11.2025 foi publicada a Lei nº 15.269/2025 (“Lei 15.269/25” ou Lei), que resulta da conversão da Medida Provisória nº 1.304/2025 (MP 1.304/25)…
BRPTO to limit slots for priority processing of H04 applications in 2026
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO) announced that it will limit the number of available slots for priority processing of patent…
Luxembourg as an International Debt Issuance Hub for Brazilian Groups
Luxembourg and Brazil have developed a robust and enduring bilateral relationship, marked by strong diplomatic, economic, and financial ties. Brazil…
Enforcement risks businesses can’t ignore: what 2025 regulatory data tells us
Lexology PRO has analysed enforcement data across 10 regulatory areas over the last year to identify enforcement patterns, trends and risks facing businesses.
Acontece Tributário: 1º a 6 de dezembro de 2025
Em 4/12, foi publicada a Instrução Normativa RFB nº 2.296/2025 que alterou a Instrução Normativa RFB nº 1.700/2017, para atualizar o tratamento…
Pílulas CGM de M&A: Efeitos Adversos Relevantes
Na pílula anterior, tratamos de indenizações no contexto de transações de M&A. Passamos a cuidar, agora, de efeitos…
COP30 Brazil: Turning commitments into action - The Latin American perspective
COP30 marked a decisive shift in global climate negotiations. Branded the “implementation COP,” the summit focused on turning commitments into…
Brazil Enacts Landmark Insurance Legislation: The Brazilian Insurance Act (Law No. 15.040/2024)
The new insurance regulation in Brazil enters into effect today, 11 December 2025. Following several years of extensive consultation, the Brazilian…
ANEEL abre Tomada de Subsídios sobre experiências internacionais em valoração de custos e benefícios da Micro e Minigeração Distribuída (MMGD)
Em 04/12/2025, a Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ANEEL) abriu a Tomada de Subsídios nº 23/2025 para colher contribuições sobre experiências…
Brazilian Congress Overrides Presidential Vetoes to the General Environmental Licensing Law and Approves New Rules on the Special Environmental License
On November 27, 2025, the Brazilian Congress overturned all presidential vetoes to the General Environmental Licensing Law (Law No. 15,190/2025 -…
INTA Emergency Task Force Drives Key Changes to Brazilian High-Renown Trademark Guidelines
On August 7, 2025, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) released a significant update to its Trademark Manual, introducing detailed…
Polpharma & Libbs Farmacêutica Partner on Autoimmune Disease Biosimilar in Brazil
On 10 December 2025, Polpharma Biologics announced that it has entered a licence agreement with Brazilian pharmaceutical company, Libbs Farmacêutica…
ANVISA reinforces deadline for labeling compliance for simplified-notification medicines
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (“ANVISA”) has published a communication reminding companies of the need to fully align the labeling of…
Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up - Developments in Cartel Policies & Enforcement as 2025 Nears an End
As we near the conclusion of the first year of the second Trump administration, the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division (Division) is…
ANVISA reforça prazo para adequação de rotulagem de medicamentos de notificação simplificada
A Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (“ANVISA”) publicou comunicado orientando empresas sobre a necessidade de adequação integral dos rótulos…
Historic Drop in Pirated Mobile Phones Marks a New Era of Regulatory Enforcement in Brazilian E-Commerce
The Brazilian market for irregular smartphones underwent a significant shift in 2025, with the share of these devices in total sales falling from 19%…
