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Ministry of Justice files administrative proceeding against Google Brasil for privacy violation The National Consumer Secretariat of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security filed an administrative proceeding against Google Brasil after receiving a complaint from the Federal Prosecution Service. The Department of Consumer Protection and Defense reported that there are indications of privacy violation (...)

BPTO issues new Normative Instruction regarding electronic registration of software On February 12, 2019, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) issued Normative Instruction No. 99/2019, setting the electronic registration procedures for computer programs. Said Resolution reiterates the procedures established in the Normative Instruction No. 74/2017, now revoked, and brings clarification on the transfer of (...)

Brazil: Phase II of Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program BPTO-JPO On February 12, 2019, the Brazilian Patent Office (BPTO) issued Resolution No. 235, instituting the Phase II of PPH Pilot Program signed between the BPTO and the Japanese Patent Office (JPO). It is worth noting that eligible technical fields have been expanded and now (...)

Data breach on social media: what are the rights of platforms’ users? While social media privacy policies are constantly improving through the adoption of measures to protect the users’ rights, large companies and organizations which collect and store personal data in order provide their services are still subject to unforeseen events, such as data breaches. (...)

Changes to Spotify’s Terms and Conditions aim at enforcement against ad-blocks Effective as of March 15, 2019, the latest update on Spotify’s terms and conditions reserve a special focus to ad blocks. Such applications are intended to prevent ads’ broadcasting during music streaming in the free version of the platform. According to the new terms, (...)

Our Founding Partner Marcelo Goyanes received the Client Choice 2019 award in the Copyright category. Only one lawyer or law firm per country is awarded in each area of expertise. Since 2005, Client Choice recognizes law firms and partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service. The (...)

WIPO publishes report on technology trends The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published the first report of a new initiative that seeks to monitor technological development by analyzing data related to innovative activities. Entitled “WIPO Technology Trends”, the study received contributions from experts in the area of ​​artificial intelligence (AI) and revealed trends in (...)

BPTO launches public consultation on draft of examination guidelines of biotechnology patent application On February 6, 2019, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) launched a public consultation regarding the new draft of guidelines for examination of patent applications in Biotechnology area. Among the proposed amendments, a clarification as to antibodies patentability stands out. According (...)