28/03/2025
On March 26th, 2025, Anvisa’s Board of Directors (“DICOL”) approved the opening of a Public Consultation (“PC”) to review the regulation of cannabis-based products. The PC was published on March 28th, and interested parties can submit contributions until June 6th, 2025. What happened? The proposal to revise RDC 327/2019 includes significant changes, such as allowing …
30/12/2024
The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance published today, December 30th, in the Official Gazette of the Union, Normative Instruction SPA/MF No. 4/2024, regarding the request for qualification of fixed-odds betting operators in the Financial Activities Control System (Siscoaf), in compliance with Article 4 of Ordinance SPA/MF 1.143, of July 11, …
10/12/2024
On December 9, 2024, after a long process, Law 15,040 was enacted to regulate insurance contracts in Brazil. The new law, consisting of 134 articles, repeals Articles 206, §1, II and Articles 757 to 802 of the Civil Code, as well as Articles 9 to 14 of Decree-Law No. 73/66 (which deals with the National …
02/12/2024
The National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) released a new version of its Trademark Guidelines, introducing significant changes that now allow the registration of trademarks composed of slogans, provided they have distinctive characteristics. This update represents a significant step forward for companies aiming to strengthen their trademark protection strategies. Previously, the INPI rejected trademarks containing …
21/11/2024
In Order No. 2,344/2024, published in the Official Gazette of the Union on November 19th, 2024, the Department of Consumer Protection and Defense (DPDC) of the National Consumer Secretariat (SENACON), linked to the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security, determined that all companies authorized to operate fixed-odds betting, listed by the Secretariat of Prizes …
01/10/2024
CGen, the ABS Authority in Brazil, published today resolution No. 45/2024 that defines the methodology for determining whether an exotic species — i.e., not native to Brazil — has developed distinctive characteristics once it is introduced into the country and used in agricultural activities. The final assessment will be made by the Ministry of Agriculture, …
26/09/2024
Two new patent prosecution guidelines have been issued by the Brazilian PTO and are scheduled to take effect in October. The first guideline governs the format and content of patent applications. It enhances the process by streamlining electronic filings and providing greater transparency through clearer guidelines on specific requirements. This guideline addresses the formalities and …
17/09/2024
SPA/MF Edict nº 1475, published on September 17, 2024, establishes that only companies that have submitted a license application to the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting by the date of its publication will be allowed to continue operating fixed quota bets in the national territory from October 1, 2024. As a consequence: Companies that have …
29/08/2024
On August 23, 2024, the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published Resolution CD/ANPD No. 19/2024, which approves the International Data Transfer Regulation and establishes the content of the standard contractual clauses (Regulation). The Regulation establishes procedures and rules to authorize international transfers of personal data, including contractual mechanisms and guidelines for the recognition of adequacy …
22/08/2024
On August 20th, the 90-day period for submitting applications for the federal license to operate fixed-odds betting, which would guarantee approval by the Prizes and Betting Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF), in accordance with Article 23 of SPA/MF Ordinance No. 827/2024, ended. A total of 113 applications were submitted. On August 21st, SPA/MF …