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Partner Luiza Duarte has just become an official contributor to the International Trademark Association (INTA). Reinforcing her role as a leading voice for the global intellectual property community, she will produce technical, objective, and informative content for the INTA Bulletin, INTA’s official institutional publication for the international IP community. Read more

MGA is cited as one of Brazil’s leading intellectual property law firms, standing out for its “deep expertise and client-focused practice in the areas of Trademarks, Patents and IP Litigation.” In the text published by WTR 1000, the firm is also praised for “combining technical precision with commercial vision, earning acclaim from global clients for (...)

This step brings the firm even closer to the strategic agenda of a sector that, in 2025, was responsible for more than 6,000 software registrations granted by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI). The Brazilian software market generated over US$ 31 billion in 2024, and projections indicate it grew by 9.5% in 2025. Learn (...)

As of January 1, 2026, the 13th edition of the Nice International Classification of Goods and Services (NCL 13) has come into effect in Brazil. Trademark applications filed from this date forward will be examined under the new edition. Learn more

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 (...)