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Garé IP 35th Anniversary | Family Celebration
On Saturday(11/08/2025), Garé IP celebrated its 35th anniversary, gathering team members and families for an afternoon of integration and celebration at Cinemateca Brasileira. More than just a commemorative date, this is a milestone in the law firm's history, built with the work of dedicated professionals and partners who are part of this journey. We are very proud of the history we have written together and look forward to the next chapters. Our special thanks go to all our
Nov 121 min read


Support to Enforcement Authorities
The Anti-counterfeiting team at Garé IP has been involved in important operations over the last few weeks. See more details in the gallery. Operation 'Verdadeiro ou Falso', conducted by the Federal Revenue in the city of São Paulo. Operation conducted by the Federal Revenue in the city of Barretos, São Paulo. Operation conducted by the Federal Revenue in the city of Bauru, São Paulo. Operation 'Atacado Central', conducted by the Federal Revenue, Military Police, and PROCON in
Oct 171 min read


Support to Enforcement Authorities
The Anti-counterfeiting team at Garé IP has been involved in important operations over the last few weeks. See more details in the...
Sep 301 min read


Rio police carry out “Breaking Bad” operation against illegal sale of medicines
Action targets illegal online trade in Venvanse and Ritalin in the Baixada Fluminense region; search and seizure warrants are being executed. Civil police officers from the Cybercrime Division (DRCC) are conducting Operation Breaking Bad in Itaguaí, in the Baixada Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday (25) to combat the illegal trade in drugs controlled by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa). The agents are executing search and seizure warrants at the
Sep 261 min read


Counterfeit Keytruda is prohibited by Anvisa
Agency bans sale of counterfeit batches of cancer drug Keytruda and anesthetic Propofol after identifying irregularities The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) issued an alert regarding the identification and prohibition of counterfeit batches of the drug Keytruda, used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including lung, head, neck, and stomach cancer. The discovery occurred after detailed analysis of packaging that showed obvious irregularities. The counter
Sep 251 min read


Blockchain Revolution: Eradicating Counterfeits in the Pharmaceutical Industry!
The application of technologies such as blockchain is expanding in the pharmaceutical sector to address historical challenges such as counterfeit drugs and lack of transparency in logistics. The WHO estimates that 10% of medicines worldwide are counterfeit, and in Brazil, this figure can reach 20% in some segments. André Carneiro, CEO of BBChain, points out that blockchain can reduce counterfeiting and ensure complete traceability of medicines. The technology allows monitorin
Sep 251 min read


Mega police operation combats piracy and smuggling in Osasco
A major operation by the Civil Police was carried out in the Osasco region, with the aim of combating piracy and smuggling. The action mobilized several teams and resources, emphasizing the authorities' fight against crimes that directly affect the economy and the safety of the population. During the operation, illegal products were confiscated, which posed a threat to both the formal market and consumer rights. The police action was not limited to combating piracy. The opera
Sep 242 min read


Counterfeit goods range from clothing to medicine and come from the Orient.
Products pose risks to public health and safety and cause financial losses to the state. The police chief of Decon (Specialized Consumer Protection Police Station), Rogério Ferreira, stated that the sale of counterfeit products in Mato Grosso comes mainly from Eastern countries and can have an impact on the health and safety of the population. The goods range from clothing to medicines in the state. If the sale is illegal, then obviously the entire chain is illegal. And tha
Sep 221 min read


New law authored by Representative Serra provides for inspection and punishment of establishments that sell counterfeit products
Enforcement of the legislation was discussed on Thursday in the capital. The main items inspected are wines, sparkling wines, and cigarettes, according to a bill authored by Elton Weber (PSB). According to the Institute for Economic and Social Development of Borders, the value lost to crime in beverages alone may exceed R$ 2 billion. Meeting at Piratini between entities and the state government on a new law to combat the smuggling of wines and sparkling wines. Gustavo Mansur
Sep 183 min read


Combating piracy is the topic of a meeting between business federations in Santa Catarina
The meeting of the Council of Business Federations of Santa Catarina (Cofem) on Monday, 15, addressed the fight against piracy and the losses caused by counterfeiting. The meeting was attended by the State Council for Combating Piracy (Cecop SC). The president of Cecop SC, Jair Antonio Schmitt, demonstrated the impacts of illegal trade in Brazil, which totaled R$ 468 billion in 2024. Among the most affected sectors are: clothing, alcoholic beverages, fuels, sporting goods, pe
Sep 171 min read


Ministry of Ports and Airports signs agreement for new Federal Police complex at the Port of Santos
Building will be built at the entrance to the port channel to expand surveillance and combat smuggling and drug trafficking On Tuesday (16), the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, and the Director-General of the Federal Police, Andrei Rodrigues, signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of the new headquarters of the Federal Police station in the Port of Santos. The project will receive investments of R$ 58 million from the Port Authority, wit
Sep 163 min read


Man arrested on charge of producing illegal alcoholic beverages in Campo Limpo Paulista
The incident was reported in the Botujuru neighborhood by the Municipal Civil Guard's Municipal Patrol Unit (ROMU). Man arrested on suspicion of producing illegal alcoholic beverages in Campo Limpo Paulista (SP) — Photo: Disclosure/GCM Campo Limpo Paulista A man was arrested on Saturday afternoon (13) on suspicion of illegally manufacturing alcoholic beverages in Campo Limpo Paulista (SP). The incident was reported by the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) Municipal Patrol Team (Rom
Sep 141 min read


Federal Revenue seizes more than 500 bags of counterfeit goods in Piauí
On August 28th and 29th, the Federal Revenue Service launched an operation against piracy, smuggling, and tax evasion in downtown...
Sep 121 min read


Joint action seizes R$300,000 in smuggled goods
An integrated action carried out between the Federal Revenue Service and the Federal Police, this Wednesday, September 3, seized in...
Sep 121 min read


Revenue Service and Federal Police seize R$ 500,000 in contraband goods in Foz do Iguaçu
Joint operation found clandestine warehouse in Vila Portes containing wine, perfume, cosmetics, and electronics. On Monday morning (8), a...
Sep 121 min read


PARÁ – Smuggling from China causes losses of R$90 million to public coffers
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF), the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), and the Federal Police (PF) launched Operation...
Sep 122 min read


Joint operation seizes more than R$ 26 million in illegal goods and vehicles
The vehicles were used by criminal organizations specializing in smuggling and trafficking. (The action took place between July 6 and 10....
Sep 111 min read


The Federal Revenue Service and Sefaz are conducting another operation this Wednesday at a store suspected of selling illegal products in SL
The Federal Revenue Service and the State Finance Department (Sefaz/RS), with support from the Military Police, are conducting another...
Sep 92 min read


Operation in the region shuts down 13 businesses for selling counterfeit beverages
An operation carried out on Friday by the Metropolitan Intelligence Center (CIM) resulted in 13 arrests, 48 products seized, and 13...
Sep 51 min read


Diversity & Inclusion Seal 2025 | Análise Advocacia
Garé IP receives the D&I 2025 seal from Análise Advocacia, being recognized as a law firm that adopts Diversity and Inclusion practices....
Aug 281 min read
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