The 45th edition of our Intellectual Property Newsletter features a selection of the most relevant developments for businesses seeking to protect and maximize the value of their intangible assets. This issue covers key regulatory updates, landmark court decisions, and emerging trends shaping the intellectual property landscape.
In this edition, you will find insights on the new procedures for the recognition of well-known trademarks in Brazil, the legal risks associated with ambush marketing in sporting events, trademark disputes involving major companies, and judicial precedents highlighting the importance of effective intellectual property portfolio management.
Among the highlights are:
- Proposals to modernize Brazil’s Industrial Property Law (LPI).
- INPI updates on trademarks, patents, and industrial designs.
- Ambush marketing and legal risks for advertising campaigns.
- The trademark dispute between Nestlé and Coffee++ over the use of the “Coffee+” brand.
- A court decision on the use of Brazil’s national flag colors by gas stations.
- Compensation awarded for loss of opportunity related to patent management.
- An international trademark case involving Louis Vuitton and Portugal’s Licores do Vale.
Check out the full newsletter to stay in the loop on the latest developments that may impact your company’s intellectual property protection and value-creation strategies.
