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Ports & Maritime News | January 6-12,2025
A joint proposal led by 47 countries, flag states, the EU and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) for the adoption of a greenhouse gas (GHG)…
Provisional Measure No. 1,262 and the additional Contribution on Net Profit - Brazil’s alignment with Global Tax Standards
On October 3, 2024, Provisional Measure No. 1,262 (MP 1,262/23) was published in the Federal Official Journal, introducing an additional Contribution…
BRPTO will no longer accept international PCT filings on paper as of July 1, 2025
In a statement published on the BRPTO’s website on January 15, 2025, it was reported that, effective July 1 of this year, international PCT filings…
Latin America Employment & Compensation: 2024 Recap and 2025 Trends
As we enter 2025, it is crucial for employers to review the numerous changes in labor laws across Latin America from 2024 and to anticipate the…
China and Brazil Extend PPH Pilot Program
Recently, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) have jointly…
Acontece Tributário - 6 a 11 de janeiro de 2025
Simples Nacional - Tributação da sistemática de dropshipping: o dropshipping, também conhecido como venda à ordem, consiste na operação em que a…
Employment and Compensation 2024 recap and 2025 trends in Latin America
Latin America has seen a lot of changes in labor laws recently, and more are expected in 2025. This flyer gives you a quick rundown of the key…
Brazil Passes Bio-inputs Law
On December 24, 2024, Brazil passed Federal Law No. 15,070/2024 (the “Bio-inputs Law”). The Bio-inputs Law aims to regulate many aspects of the use…
Latin America
The Latin American insurance market witnessed remarkable growth in 2024, reflected in an increase in product sophistication and robust premium growth…
Changes in Meta’s Content Moderation Policies: Repercussions in Brazil
Last Tuesday (January 7th, 2025), Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced on his Instagram profile a change in the content moderation policies of…
Mudanças nas Políticas de Moderação de Conteúdo da Meta: Repercussões no Brasil
Na última terça-feira (07.01.2025), Mark Zuckerberg, CEO da Meta, anunciou em seu perfil no Instagram uma alteração nas políticas de moderação de…
5 Trends to Watch in 2025: Latin America
Latin American companies are set to rebound from a challenging 2024, with corporate earnings expected to grow by approximately 16% in 2025, according…
Unpacking the key novelties of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement: A blueprint for bridging trade and sustainability
On 6 December 2024, after 24 years of negotiations, the European Commission (hereinafter, Commission) and the Mercosur countries, namely Argentina…
Matters Before the TST in 2025: Decisions May Redefine Business Strategies
In 2025, the Brazilian Superior Labor Court (TST) will analyze three important Incidents of Repetitive Appeals (IRRs) in Specialized Individual…
Looking Ahead 2025: Brazil
On 27th December 2024, Resolution No. 476 by the National Council of Private Insurance (CNSP) was published to establish new rules for remuneration…
Search Funds: A New Investment Opportunity in Brazil
Developed in the United States in the 1980s, search funds are beginning to gain recognition and traction in Brazil. As of October 2022,[1] 24 search…
Entidades lançam manifesto contra medidas da empresa Meta
Nosso sócio Felipe Monteiro foi convidado para mais uma entrevista para analisar a decisão da Meta de alterar seus Termos de Uso…
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) Extends Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Program with China
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) has announced, in a letter to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the…
Growth in Intellectual Property in Brazil: Trademark and Technology Applications Stand Out in 2024
The National Institute of Industrial Property (BPTO) released preliminary statistics for 2024 on Wednesday, January 8. The accumulated data reveals…
Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office Allows Trademark Registration for Slogans
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (“BPTO”) announced, through its Trademark Director, Schmuell Lopes Cantanhede, on October 30, 2024, a new…
