A Practice Note providing a high-level overview of key records retention requirements relating to personal data in Brazil. It addresses governing laws, authority guidance, and sectorspecific requirements. This Practice Note does not address every records retention obligation under Brazilian laws.

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) Industrial Property Statistical Yearbook 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in Brazil’s innovation and intellectual property (IP) landscape. The document presents updated statistics and indicators on the use of IP rights across the country, offering valuable input for public policy design, corporate strategies, and academic research on innovation.

Following the release of its institutional study on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), Brazil’s antitrust authority, CADE, hosted a dedicated event to underscore the public interest surrounding SEP-related disputes.

Brazil has taken a significant step toward strengthening its data protection framework.

On September 17, 2025, Law No. 15,211/2025 was enacted, originating from Bill No. 2,628/2022, thereby establishing the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital).

As technology evolves and connectivity standards expand—particularly around 4G and 5G implementations—the stakes in IP enforcement have grown, and preliminary injunctions (PIs) have become a frequent tactical instrument for global litigation.

The Brazilian Trademark Office (BPTO) has announced a noteworthy step forward in modernizing its trademark system: starting August 7, 2025, a Fast-Track Trademark Examination service will be available for select trademark applications and petitions. This measure is part of the BPTO 2025 Action Plan, aimed at fostering innovation, promoting economic development, and improving efficiency in the country’s IP system.

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a sweeping Section 301 investigation into Brazilian trade practices, citing concerns that span from inadequate IP protection to restrictions on digital commerce.

The litigation of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) is rapidly evolving in Brazil, mirroring a global dispute trend. Over the past few years, the country has witnessed a surge in infringement lawsuits, particularly in the Rio de Janeiro State Courts, which have emerged as the preferred jurisdiction for SEP disputes. Despite its growing relevance, SEP litigation in Brazil still lacks specialized legal frameworks distinguishing essential from non-essential patents in an in-depth manner. As a result, courts tend to handle SEP cases similarly to conventional patent disputes, creating complexities for both patent holders and implementers.

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has concluded one of the most significant rulings of the digital era in Brazil: the analysis of the constitutionality of Article 19 of the Brazilian Internet Civil Rights Framework (Law 12.965/2014).