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IFMF 2026 | Market Entry And Patent Portfolio Strategy In Brazil And The Wider Latin American Market
Eduardo Hallak, founding partner of Licks Attorneys in Brazil, delivered a comprehensive analysis of Brazil's medical device market structure, regulatory framework, and patent protection system at the 6th IP Forefront Medical Device Forum. The presentation explored strategic pathways for Chinese medical device companies to enter the Brazilian market, including Product Development Partnerships, ANVISA regulatory compliance, and patent portfolio optimization within Latin America's largest healthcare market.
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Brazil Revises Its Patent Examination Guidelines For New Use Inventions: Key Changes And Remaining Challenges
Brazil's patent office has revised its examination guidelines for new use inventions in chemistry, particularly medical uses, following extensive stakeholder consultation. The updated rules now permit post-filing data under certain conditions while maintaining restrictions on dosage regimen and patient group claims, creating a mixed landscape for pharmaceutical patent protection in Latin America's largest market.
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BRPTO Changes Rules For High-Renown Applications
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has introduced new rules allowing trademark owners to consolidate multiple registrations under a single high-renown status application. This procedural change, effective immediately through Normative Ordinance #68/2026, enables special protection across different classes of goods and services. The amendment responds to stakeholder feedback and aims to streamline the process for owners of widely recognized brands operating in diverse market segments.
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IFMF 2026 | Market Entry And Patent Portfolio Strategy In Brazil And The Wider Latin American Market
Eduardo Hallak, founding partner of Licks Attorneys in Brazil, delivered a comprehensive analysis of Brazil's medical device market structure, regulatory framework, and patent protection system at the 6th IP Forefront Medical Device Forum. The presentation explored strategic pathways for Chinese medical device companies to enter the Brazilian market, including Product Development Partnerships, ANVISA regulatory compliance, and patent portfolio optimization within Latin America's largest healthcare market.
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Tarifaço: Lei da Reciprocidade pode levar embate entre Brasil e EUA ao campo das patentes
As the Trump administration imposes a new round of tariffs, Brazil's federal government threatens to invoke the Economic Reciprocity Law, potentially targeting intellectual property rights as a strategic countermeasure. This move could significantly impact American pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and technology companies operating in Brazil, raising questions about the balance between trade retaliation and long-term legal security.
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Brazil Revises Its Patent Examination Guidelines For New Use Inventions: Key Changes And Remaining Challenges
Brazil's patent office has revised its examination guidelines for new use inventions in chemistry, particularly medical uses, following extensive stakeholder consultation. The updated rules now permit post-filing data under certain conditions while maintaining restrictions on dosage regimen and patient group claims, creating a mixed landscape for pharmaceutical patent protection in Latin America's largest market.
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