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The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO) has extended the deadline for term restoration requests from residents in northwest Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the region on June 24, 2026. This extension, issued through Ordinance #479/2026, provides affected parties additional time until December 7, 2026 to submit their requests.

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has unveiled a comprehensive organizational restructuring through new By-Laws that fundamentally reshape its governance framework and operational structure. The reforms introduce Business Process Management models, expand technical examination divisions, and redistribute competencies across key directorates. These changes signal a strategic shift toward digital transformation, enhanced IP monetization capabilities, and strengthened administrative precedent consolida

Regulatory updates from ANVISA, CFM, and CFF shape strategic decisions across pharmaceutical, medical device, and supplementary health sectors. This edition covers key regulatory movements affecting strategic sectors including pharmaceutical industry, supplementary health, food products, and other regulated products, including cases involving regulatory interface with ANVISA and professional councils.