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MGA is once again highlighted in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Brazil, in recognition of the excellence and high-level work of partners Luiza Duarte, Antonio Murta, Marcelo Goyanes, and Alice Rayol. Founding partner Antonio Murta is recognized in Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property Law. Founding partner Marcelo Goyanes is recognized in Entertainment (...)

The first starts at 5:00 p.m., also on December 4, and the topic is “Artificial Intelligence and Copyright”, with Heloísa Guzzi (MinC), Elizabeth Levy (ECAD) and again moderated by Guta Braga (MCT). On the agenda are updates on the debate around the use of AI in Brazil and worldwide, the challenges posed to Brazilian legislation (...)

The BRPTO has released the 2024 Industrial Property Statistical Yearbook, consolidating data on trademark, patent, and industrial design filings made in 2023. The report highlights growth in the protection of assets in the construction, furniture, and design sectors, which are closely linked to the materials and interior industries. Key highlights: Trademarks – Classes related to (...)

The BRPTO held a meeting with users to present improvements and gather feedback on its electronic patent services, as part of the ongoing Permanent Dialogue with Stakeholders initiative. During the event, updates to the e-Patentes system were presented, enabling greater integration and digitalization of procedural steps, as well as improvements to the interface design and (...)

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO) has issued new regulations updating the procedures for the recordal and registration of technology transfer, franchise, and industrial property licensing agreements. The main points include: (i) Standardization and greater clarity regarding the required documentation and procedural steps; (ii) Simplification and digitalization of administrative procedures, reducing timelines and bureaucracy; (...)

Organized by the Instituto Seja Luz Yuri Reis, which supports 69 girls and boys from communities around Rocha Miranda, in Rio’s North Zone. Our meeting room became a hub of solidarity, where we organized all donations from partners and staff. We build community through the sum of what we do together, inside and outside the (...)

Held at the National Gallery of Ireland, is one of the leading global gatherings for the copyright and intellectual property community, bringing together experts from around the world to discuss trends, share experiences, and update professional practices in these fields. The panel “How to Get Deals Done: A Cross-Border Discussion” features Marcelo Goyanes, representing MGA, (...)

Brazil and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend, until 2029, the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program, established between the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The PPH allows applicants to leverage the patent examination results obtained in one country to accelerate prosecution in (...)