A licence is an official document which gives someone permission to do, use, or own something. In the area of Intellectual Property, the owners of Trademarks, Patents, Software, Industrial Designs and Copyright can License the use or exploration of this intangible property to others. Licensing is generally understood as an agreement under which the owner of an intellectual property right grants authorisation to its use without an effective transfer of ownership. Licences are granted for a determined period of time and within a determined territory, on a remunerated or free-of-charge basis. Normative Act 135/97 outlines the PTO’s role in the recordal of Licensing Contracts:
Registering your trademark ensures exclusive use within your sector, preventing unauthorised third parties from using it without permission. Additionally, trademark registration strengthens your business identity, adds value to your company, and allows you to take legal action against unauthorised use or infringement by bad-faith third parties.
Filing a patent protects your invention from unauthorised exploitation by third parties, granting you exclusive rights to use and commercialise it for 20 years before it enters the public domain. This provides competitive advantages, attracts investments, and adds value to your business.
Yes. Compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (Law No. 13,709/2018 – LGPD) applies to businesses of all sizes, including micro-enterprises, small businesses (EPPs), startups, and non-profit legal entities. In addition to avoiding sanctions and enforcement measures from the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), ensuring compliance with the LGPD allows your company to process personal data securely and transparently for data subjects. It also strengthens customer and partner trust in your business.
Since the inauguration of the current President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, it has been no surprise that one of the immediate
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has made significant strides in recognizing acquired distinctiveness in trademark law by publishing in the Official Bulletin No.
The company Tools for Humanity, which manufactures an advanced camera called ORB, had been collecting iris, facial, and eye data from individuals in exchange for
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