The Brazilian Industrial Property Law (LPI) marks its 30th anniversary on May 14, a significant milestone for the consolidation of industrial property in Brazil. Over this period, important progress has been made in the protection of trademarks and patents, with increased legal certainty and greater international convergence. At the same time, the current landscape reveals significant challenges, particularly regarding the effectiveness of enforcement in the face of an expone

Last Monday, May 18th, the Brazilian Federal Revenue (RFB) launched Operation "Desvio de Rota", targeting shopkeepers at "Shopping 25 de Março Brás" and "Shopping Stunt", both located in the Brás region. The operation focuses on smuggled and contraband goods intended for the local market, including World Cup-themed products. So far, several counterfeit products have been seized, such as football jerseys, sneakers, accessories, bags, perfumes, and watches, among others. The An

In a hyper-competitive landscape like the World Cup, the line separating a brilliant marketing insight from a legal infringement is extremely thin. Major sporting events offer unique opportunities for brand building; however, the visibility provided by the World Cup demands legal caution. After all, not every commercial association with the tournament is permitted, and certain actions can constitute ambush marketing—a practice considered unlawful under Brazilian law. In the f

Perfumes and eyeglasses lacked proof of origin; the case was monitored by the Public Prosecutor’s Office and Procon. Inspectors seized thousands of perfumes and sunglasses suspected of being counterfeit from a store in the city center (Photo/Courtesy) An inspection conducted on Wednesday afternoon (26) resulted in the seizure of 5,620 bottles of perfume and pairs of sunglasses suspected of being counterfeit at a store in downtown Uberaba. According to the Military Police, the

The operation was supported by a Federal Revenue Service helicopter and resulted in the seizure of more than 700 units of weight-loss medications. Between August 17 and 22, the Federal Revenue Service and the Minas Gerais Highway Patrol (PMRv) carried out Operation Áquila, a joint enforcement operation to combat smuggling, embezzlement, and the circulation of illegal goods brought into the country. The operation took place in southern Minas Gerais, on Highway MG-050, between

A joint operation by the Civil Police and the Federal Revenue Service inspected seven retail locations and seized counterfeit shoes and clothing. The Paraíba Civil Police, through the Fraud and Counterfeiting Division of the 22nd DSPC and the Regional Superintendency, launched a joint operation with the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service on Wednesday. Dubbed Operation Bacamarte, the operation focused on inspecting commercial establishments and combating crimes of smuggling, em

According to the Federal Revenue, the seized items include clothing, shoes, and accessories. More than R$1 million worth of counterfeit goods were seized at four outlets in Salvador on Thursday (6) during an operation carried out by the Federal Revenue Service. According to the agency, the seized items included 456 packages of merchandise—such as clothing, shoes, and accessories—that were being sold. The establishments that were fined are located in the neighborhoods of Cajaz

This committee, which is part of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, is responsible for formulating and coordinating public policies to combat the illicit market and protect intellectual property The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) will join the National Council for Combating Piracy (CNCP) as a voting member. The council is part of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security and is the primary federal body responsible for formulating and coordinating public

Business owners will have 15 business days to file an administrative defense with Procon-RJ The initiative brought together teams from the State Secretariat for Consumer Protection (Sedcon) and Procon-RJ. Photo courtesy of Procon About 2,000 products suspected of being counterfeit were seized during an anti-piracy operation carried out this Monday (August 3) in the Saara neighborhood in downtown Rio. The operation also identified goods without sales receipts and items display

The shipment, which originated in Paraguay, was bound for Campo Grande; the estimated loss resulting from the crime is R$ 60,000. / Photo: BPMRv/PMMS Highway patrol officers from the Highway Patrol Battalion (BPMRv), stationed at the Maracaju Operational Base, seized a shipment of foreign goods lacking tax documentation in the early hours of Monday (6). The seizure took place on State Highway MS-162 during an operation aimed at combating cross-border crime. Stop and Search of

Recently, the São Paulo State Court issued an important ruling recognizing the standing of the São Paulo State Board of Trade (JUCESP) as a defendant in a lawsuit seeking the cancellation of business registrations created fraudulently through the misuse of a trademark duly registered with the BPTO. In addition to declaring the registrations null and void, the ruling imposed a systemic restriction to prevent new registrations containing the terms used in the fraud, thereby str

The operation seized machinery, raw materials, labels, and a large quantity of counterfeit parts produced illegally The Civil Police dismantled an illegal factory that manufactured and sold counterfeit clothing during an operation carried out by agents from the DRCPIM (Department for the Suppression of Crimes Against Intangible Property) in the Baixada Fluminense region. During the operation, police officers located a property being used to produce garments that illegally rep

More than 5,800 ampoules were hidden in a false bottom of a vehicle stopped in São Miguel do Iguaçu; the driver was taken to the Federal Police. On Wednesday morning (22), the Federal Revenue Service seized approximately 5,820 vials of weight-loss medication hidden in a vehicle that was stopped during a routine inspection on BR-277, near São Miguel do Iguaçu. The cargo was valued at approximately R$ 800,000. The stop occurred around 6 a.m. The driver, a Brazilian citizen and

A Federal Revenue inspection on BR-277 uncovered a shipment of wine, electronics, and perfumes being transported without tax documentation Tax analysts from the Federal Revenue Service seized approximately R$ 800,000 worth of goods without tax documentation. The goods were found on an unlicensed tour bus last Saturday (18) during a routine inspection conducted at the Federal Highway Police (PRF) checkpoint on BR-277 in Santa Terezinha de Itaipu (PR). The vehicle was traveling

Second phase of Operation Dalila executes warrants in Londrina to investigate a scheme involving the sale of cosmetics that are not registered with Anvisa and bear counterfeit labels On Thursday morning (the 16th), the Paraná Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP-PR) launched the second phase of Operation Dalila, which is investigating a scheme involving the sale and distribution of unregulated cosmetics in Londrina, in the northern part of the state. The operation is coordinated by

Goods valued at R$ 18,000 were being transported as a package on a bus. Early Thursday morning (the 16th), the Highway Patrol seized a shipment of foreign goods lacking tax documentation during a traffic inspection and operation to combat cross-border crime on Highway MS-134 in Nova Andradina. The stop occurred at km 149 of the highway, when officers from the Nova Andradina Operational Base inspected a bus traveling through the region. In the luggage compartment, they found n

The operation brings together security forces and enforcement agencies and has already identified a large volume of illegal goods A joint operation against counterfeit goods has been underway since Thursday morning (26) in Chapecó. The operation involves various law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies and has already resulted in the seizure of thousands of counterfeit items. Participating in the operation are the Santa Catarina Civil Police, the Brazilian Federal Reven

A hearing in the Chamber of Deputies discusses the harm caused by piracy, smuggling, and the black market to tax revenue, competition, and legitimate businesses. The Chamber of Deputies’ Committee on Industry, Commerce, and Services held a public hearing on Wednesday (8) to discuss the fiscal and tax impacts caused by piracy, smuggling, counterfeiting, and other practices linked to the illegal market. The debate brought together representatives from the business sector, exper

Illegal trade results in estimated losses exceeding R$ 340,000 On Friday (3), the Civil Police launched “Operation World Cup” in Piracicaba, in the interior of São Paulo, which resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old businessman caught in the act. He is alleged to be responsible for three establishments that supposedly sold counterfeit soccer-related products. According to VTV News, the investigation began with intelligence work that identified the possible sale of counterfei

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 the Civil Police in the city of Belo Horizonte, state of São Paulo. Operation conducted by the Civil Police in the city of Vargem Grande do Sul, state of Minas Gerais. Operation conducted by the Civil Police in the city of São Paulo. Operation conducted by the Federal Revenue in the city of Porto Alegre, state of Rio Gr