The operation was carried out in Porto Belo and aimed to combat the illegal entry and circulation of goods in the country. Federal Revenue Service tax analysts seized more than R$ 400,000 in contraband goods during an inspection on the BR-101 highway in Porto Belo, Santa Catarina, last Sunday (22). The operation was carried out by Surveillance and Enforcement teams from the Federal Revenue Service in Joinville and Florianópolis, with the aim of combating the illegal entry and

A Anvisa ordenou a apreensão imediata de lotes falsificados dos medicamentos Mounjaro e Botox, fabricados por empresas desconhecidas e sem garantias de segurança. A medida, publicada no Diário Oficial da União em fevereiro de 2026, visa proteger o consumidor contra unidades adulteradas que apresentam rótulos suspeitos e informações de validade divergentes das originais. Como identificar as unidades falsas do medicamento Mounjaro? A farmacêutica Eli Lilly do Brasil identificou

One of the suspects was arrested in Paraguay and another in Minas Gerais; medicines, of brands whose importation is prohibited in Brazil by Anvisa, were advertised and sold through digital platforms. Two women were arrested by the Federal Police (PF) for smuggling weight loss drugs during “Operation Good Shape,” which began on Thursday (19). One of the suspects was arrested in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, and will be extradited and handed over in Foz do Iguaçu (PR). The second

Seizure of slimming pens by the Federal Highway Police The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized a significant number of bottles of medication known as “weight loss pens” during an inspection on the Presidente Dutra Highway, located in southern Rio de Janeiro state. This action, which took place on Saturday (14), is part of Operation Athena, a PRF initiative aimed at intensifying policing and inspections on federal highways. The focus of the operation is to combat smuggling, th

A Civil Police operation carried out on Thursday (12) removed more than 3,000 counterfeit products from the shelves of various shopping malls in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The aim of the operation was to combat piracy and protect the population from the sale of illegal items. The inspection was conducted by the Police Station for the Suppression of Crimes Against Intangible Property (DRCPIM), which operated in Botafogo, Del Castilho, Ilha do Governador, Barra da Tijuca, and

The Municipal Health Surveillance Agency of Pouso Alegre shut down a clothing store for selling weight loss pens. An anonymous tip led to an inspection of the establishment. In the store, inspectors found several bottles of the drug Tirzepatida manufactured in Paraguay. The product is not registered with the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and is therefore prohibited in Brazil. The Health Surveillance Agency shut down the store, seized the drugs, and notified the

A team from the PMR (Military Highway Police), from the Nova Andradina Operational Base, seized foreign goods during a traffic inspection and crime prevention operation on the MS-276 highway, at km 158, on the morning of Monday, February 9. During the inspection of a van-type cargo vehicle, the police officers found several sealed boxes in the cargo compartment. When questioned, the driver presented tax documentation relating to the transport of air freshener refills. However

Garé IP accompanied “Operation Centopeia,” the result of yet another successful partnership between trademark owners and the Federal Revenue Service's Division for Combating Smuggling and Embezzlement (DIREP) – 8th Region. Following the success of previous operations, such as “Patrão” and “Imperador,” intelligence work monitoring social media and field surveillance carried out by the investigation team led to the seizure of counterfeit footwear, valued at R$ 4 million at mark

Consumer protection in Balneário Camboriú is about to reach a new level of rigor. In fact, Procon BC actively participated in an operation against counterfeit products in Jaraguá do Sul on Wednesday (28). In this sense, the main objective of the visit was to conduct an on-site case study to replicate inspection and seizure strategies in our municipality. 1. The Operation in Jaraguá do Sul Firstly, the operation focused on goods suspected of being counterfeit and smuggled. Dur

More than a thousand pairs of shoes suspected of being counterfeit were seized from a store in central-western Brazil. On January 23, Procon Mato Grosso do Sul inspectors seized another 1,212 pairs of sneakers in Campo Grande, MS. The case was referred to the Specialized Police Station for the Suppression of Crimes against Consumer Relations (Decon), and the seized items were handed over to the Federal Revenue Service. A tip-off led inspectors to a retail store located in the

Early Sunday evening (18), a 35-year-old man transporting various products from Paraguay was taken by the Municipal Guard to the Federal Police Station in Cascavel. According to reports, he was a passenger on an interstate bus traveling from Foz do Iguaçu (PR) to São Paulo (SP). In a joint operation by the Municipal Guard, with support from the Military Police BPMOA helicopter and ground teams, the vehicle was stopped and inspected. Approximately R$ 4 million in various types

The Internal Revenue Service reinforces the customs duty to detain goods suspected of infringing trademarks, allowing for administrative forfeiture and strengthening intellectual property protection. On December 4, 2025, a relevant normative act for the protection of intellectual property in the customs sphere was published, edited by the Special Secretary of the Federal Revenue Service of Brazil. This is the interpretative declaratory act RFB 3, of December 3, 2025. Until no

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 conducted by the Civil Police and Military Police in the city of Caruaru, Pernambuco. Operation conducted by Procon and SEDCON in the city of Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro. Operation conducted by the Federal Revenue Service, DIREP in the city of São Paulo. Operation conducted by the Civil Police, DCAC/DEIC, CECOP, and Federal R

Garé IP was recognized among the most admired law firms in Brazil and partners Luiz Claudio Garé, Sari Franco Schnaider, and Elisson Garé among the most admired lawyers, according to the Análise Advocacia 2026 ranking. The firm appeared in the survey in the areas of Intellectual Property and Criminal Law. We thank all our clients for the recognition.

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has introduced a new simplified opposition procedure in trademark examinations. Starting on December 20, 2025, this option will be available, with the aim of improving the efficiency of the process and shortening the examination time for oppositions filed by owners of prior trademarks. In this post, we have gathered the main information about this new opposition modality, highlighting its differences from the traditional opposi

The Anti-counterfeiting team at Garé IP has been involved in important operations over the last weeks. See more details in the gallery. Operation conducted by GAECO in the city of Londrina, Paraná. Operation conducted by the Civil Police in the city of Pará de Minas, Minas Gerais. Operation conducted by SEDCON, Procon-RJ, Military Police, and Federal Revenue Service in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Operation conducted by PROCON, DCAC/DEIC in Tubarão, Santa Catarina. Operation c

The National Day to Combat Piracy and Biopiracy takes place on December 3rd and was established in 2005 with the aim of raising awareness in society about the damage caused by these illegal practices. The date highlights the importance of the continuous fight against crimes that violate intellectual property, threaten biodiversity, negatively impact the economy, and endanger the health and safety of consumers. We reinforce everyone's commitment to supporting the fight against

It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of attorneys Victor Di Sessa and Natalia Nogueira dos Santos Hidalgo de Santi to the Garé IP team. These additions reinforce the firm's dedication to strengthening its practice in Civil Litigation. Victor Di Sessa joins the team as coordinator of civil litigation, and Natália de Santi as senior lawyer. Both have over 10 years of experience in intellectual property, with solid expertise in IP litigation, digital law, unfai

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

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