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Brazilian Court-appointed Expert Finds Skyworth’s TVs Infringe IP Bridge Patent, Rules It Essential To AVC Standard
IP Bridge and Dolby have filed lawsuits against Chinese electronics manufacturer Skyworth and several Brazilian companies in Rio de Janeiro State Court over alleged infringement of AVC standard-essential patents. A court-appointed expert has now issued findings on whether Skyworth's televisions infringe the asserted IP Bridge patent and whether it qualifies as essential to the AVC standard.
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BRPTO Launches Call For Contributions On Fast-Track For Industrial Design Applications
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has opened a public consultation on new regulations that would introduce fast-track processing options for industrial design applications, a mechanism not currently available in this category. The proposed framework includes priority pathways for elderly applicants, persons with disabilities, startups, litigation-related cases, and applications tied to patent filings or government permits, alongside a pilot project with quota-based allocation.
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Muito além da música: O que a estreia do K-pop em um festival carioca revela sobre propriedade intelectual
A estreia do K-pop no Rock in Rio 2026 revela como a propriedade intelectual na indústria musical transcende os direitos autorais tradicionais. Lightsticks oficiais de grupos como Stray Kids e BTS incorporam tecnologias patenteadas que sincronizam luzes, cores e vibrações com apresentações ao vivo, transformando acessórios em extensões interativas do espetáculo. Patentes sul-coreanas protegem sistemas complexos de coordenação de milhares de dispositivos lumi
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Brazilian Court-appointed Expert Finds Skyworth’s TVs Infringe IP Bridge Patent, Rules It Essential To AVC Standard
IP Bridge and Dolby have filed lawsuits against Chinese electronics manufacturer Skyworth and several Brazilian companies in Rio de Janeiro State Court over alleged infringement of AVC standard-essential patents. A court-appointed expert has now issued findings on whether Skyworth's televisions infringe the asserted IP Bridge patent and whether it qualifies as essential to the AVC standard.
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BRPTO Opens Call for Contributions on Database Prioritization
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has launched a public consultation to determine which of its 17 databases should be prioritized for release in open format over the next two years. Foreign participants are invited to submit their preferences for up to five databases covering patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and technology transfer agreements, with submissions closing on October 26, 2026.
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Muito além da música: O que a estreia do K-pop em um festival carioca revela sobre propriedade intelectual
A estreia do K-pop no Rock in Rio 2026 revela como a propriedade intelectual na indústria musical transcende os direitos autorais tradicionais. Lightsticks oficiais de grupos como Stray Kids e BTS incorporam tecnologias patenteadas que sincronizam luzes, cores e vibrações com apresentações ao vivo, transformando acessórios em extensões interativas do espetáculo. Patentes sul-coreanas protegem sistemas complexos de coordenação de milhares de dispositivos lumi
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The BRPTO Recognizes With Cause The Events Transpired In Japan On July 28, 2026, Regarding Term Restoration
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO) has extended the deadline for term restoration requests for residents affected by the July 2026 earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan. This administrative measure provides additional time for trademark and patent holders in the affected region to comply with procedural requirements that may have been disrupted by the natural disaster.
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