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RECENT STJ DECISION RATIFIES UNFAIR COMPETITION IN THE USE OF TRADEMARKS AS A KEYWORD IN GOOGLE ADS

Using competitors’ brands in sponsored advertisements through advertising platforms has become increasingly common. Although alternatives can be found in the...

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Brazil formalize its adhesion to the Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs before WIPO

In one more step of BPTO’s alignment with international practices, in (Adesão ao Acordo de Haia é formalizada na OMPI...

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The Tax Liability of Administration

The administration and management of a business have many liabilities. Among them, we mention tax liability. In this regard, it...

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MULTIMARKET FUNDS: WHAT THEY ARE, ADVANTAGES, AND RISKS

Among the possibilities of financial investment, hedge funds can be an excellent option for those looking to diversify their portfolio...

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DATA CONTINGENCY PLANS IN A COMPANY

Given the publication of the LGPD and the large amount of data that companies have and handle, the existence of...

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A SUSTAINABLE COMPANY ACCORDING TO ESG CRITERIA

A sustainable company guarantees, above all, a greater chance of receiving valuable investments and standing out in the market in...

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THE LIMITATIONS OF FACIAL RECOGNITION

Many people use facial recognition technology daily to access their cell phones and other devices that have this option. However,...

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GREENING YOUR BUSINESS: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Whether due to social or shareholder demands or spontaneously, to reduce impacts on the environment, sustainable practices have been increasingly...

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THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

For a creation to be conceived and registered as an industrial design, its manufacture must meet specific requirements set forth...

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COPYRIGHT LAW: PLAGIARISM AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

The success of a business also depends on legal knowledge about what can and cannot be done. In this way,...

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FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL M&A AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

When analyzing the M&A process, it is essential to look at the numbers to determine if the merger or acquisition...

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BPTO Publishes 12th Edition of the Classification of Goods and Services

On January 1st, 2023, the 12th edition of the Nice Classification of Goods and Services entered into force, which could...

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HOW TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION DRIVE BUSINESS

If investing in technology and innovation years ago was considered just a trend, today, it is unthinkable that a business...

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ROYALTY FREE: CONCEPT, ADVANTAGES, AND DISADVANTAGES

It is increasingly common to use works (images, music, books, etc.) found on the internet in posts on blogs and...

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Counterfeiting: How to Protect Yourself and Your Business

Despite the lesser-known term, the crime of counterfeiting is quite common, and you’ve certainly come across it in large shopping...

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How to Invest: 9 Steps to Enter the Market

How to invest? This is the doubt that accompanies many people when making a financial investment. Defining the profile and...

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Employment 2025 – Brazil – Trends and Developments

Published in Chambers and Partners Brazil’s labour and employment landscape is undergoing profound transformation. What was once a relatively rigid...

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Brazil’s Path Forward: Energy, Digital Infrastructure and the 2026 M&A Outlook

Article published in Chambers and Partners 2025 performance – strong foreign investment; resilient M&A activity Despite initial subdued forecasts, Brazil...

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Scotiabank and Minerva Foods

BVA advised Scotiabank Uruguay S.A. on the extension of a credit facility of up to USD 21 million to three...

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DATA LEAKAGE: MAIN QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SUBJECT

Data leakage is a much-talked-about issue these days, and with the existence of the General Data Protection Law, it is...

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New Guidelines for the Registration/Recordal of Technology Transfer Agreements

BPTO published on 12/30/2022 the terms of the meeting held on 12/28/2022 (attached) regarding new guidelines aimed at easing and...

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Setback in the New Guidelines for the Registration/Annotation of Technology Contracts.

In an unprecedented setback, the BPTO published a note on 01/07/2023 informing that the deliberations on new guidelines aimed at...

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BPTO publishes technical note on trademark expiry procedures

On the last week of 2022, BPTO published Technical Note No. 03/2022 (attached) with updates on administrative procedures for the...

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Feasibility of the Arbitration Clause in Labor Relations

The Labor Court is commonly known for its greater speed compared to the Common Court. Considering the procedure in the...

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HOW TO MINIMIZE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS IN THE M&A PROCESS

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be complex for all the employees involved, so it is imperative to work to minimize...

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PERSONAL DATA: LGPD RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS

Ensuring personal data privacy is crucial as it configures the security of the most important thing in the crypto world:...

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PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: TRADEMARKS AND THIRD-PARTY WORKS

During a simple walk in the mall, for example, it is easy to notice the use of prints containing illustrations...

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PENALTY CLAUSE: RULES AND LIMITS OF APPLICATION

The penalty clause is a topic widely discussed within the scope of Contract Law, mainly with regard to its application...

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The Validity and Effectiveness of Electronically Signed Contracts Without Witnesses

On May 15, 2018, in the decision of Special Appeal No. 1,495,920-DF, the Superior Court of Justice ruled that digitally...

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The Pros and Cons of a Non-Compete Agreement

For the conclusion of agreements and contracts, it is essential that the pros and cons of the business are evaluated,...

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CONTRACTS AND THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE

After the global impact generated by the Covid-19 pandemic, we are now experiencing the crisis in Ukraine that is already...

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THE DEFECTS OF THE LEGAL TRANSACTION AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS

The defects of the legal transaction result from imperfections or vices in the formation and/or expression of the will of...

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CORPORATE ANALYSIS FOR BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES

Sustainable companies have become a market requirement, not only by customers but also by investors and shareholders. In this sense,...

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Understand trade dress and its importance in protecting the visual identity of products

In the scope of intellectual property, trade dress refers to the visual elements of a product’s packaging, such as colors,...

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The Evolution of Loan Relations and Contracts in society

How loan agreements accompanied the development of commercial relations throughout history, reproducing and adapting to the uses and customs...

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Slogans Will Soon Be Protected as Trademarks by the BPTO

Starting November 27, 2024, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) will once again allow slogans to be registered as...

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BVA welcomes Isabela Xavier as new partner to strengthen its M&A and Corporate practices, with an international focus

Former partner at Veirano Advogados and Araújo e Policastro Advogados, Isabela joins BVA to bolster the firm’s practice in strategic...

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BVA announces new partner in Corporate, M&A, and Business Law practices

With five years of experience at top-tier U.S. law firms such as Skadden Arps, Pablo Arana joins BVA to strengthen...

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Cayman Islands change their beneficial ownership regime

On July 31, 2024, the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act (“BOTA”) came into force. Issued by the Cayman Islands Ministry of...

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BVA appoints two new partners and expands Tax and Secondment

Flavio Yoshida and Lucas Luna join the firm’s partnership BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados announces the admission of two new partners...

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BVA is recognized in the Chambers Global 2026

For yet another consecutive year, BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados has been recognized by Chambers Global 2026, one of the...

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Netzee & Locaweb

BVA acted as the exclusive legal advisor to Netzee in the acquisition of 100% of its shares by Locaweb (B3:...

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Taxation on Financial Transactions: Supreme Court Reinstates Decree that Increases IOF (Tax on Financial Transactions)

On July 16th, Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Federal Court (“STF”) issued a monocratic decision on tax matters,...

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How Labor and Union Relations Can Strengthen Corporate Governance

Labor and union relations are a focal point for many companies and play a direct role in shaping corporate governance...

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Capital M&A: What It Is and How It Works

The term M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) refers to strategic transactions in which companies merge or are acquired by others. These...

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Breastfeeding Leave as an Employment Right

Breastfeeding leave aims to mitigate the impact of the mother’s return to work and ensure breastfeeding for the baby. Furthermore,...

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TST consolidates 12 binding legal principles.

The Full Bench of the Superior Labor Court (TST) consolidated its legal understanding on 12 topics, reaffirming its jurisprudence through...

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Legal partner of those who make Brazil happen

RECENT STJ DECISION RATIFIES UNFAIR COMPETITION IN THE USE OF TRADEMARKS AS A KEYWORD IN GOOGLE ADS

Brazil formalize its adhesion to the Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs before WIPO

The Tax Liability of Administration

MULTIMARKET FUNDS: WHAT THEY ARE, ADVANTAGES, AND RISKS

DATA CONTINGENCY PLANS IN A COMPANY

A SUSTAINABLE COMPANY ACCORDING TO ESG CRITERIA

THE LIMITATIONS OF FACIAL RECOGNITION

GREENING YOUR BUSINESS: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

COPYRIGHT LAW: PLAGIARISM AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL M&A AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

BPTO Publishes 12th Edition of the Classification of Goods and Services

HOW TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION DRIVE BUSINESS

ROYALTY FREE: CONCEPT, ADVANTAGES, AND DISADVANTAGES

Counterfeiting: How to Protect Yourself and Your Business

How to Invest: 9 Steps to Enter the Market

Employment 2025 – Brazil – Trends and Developments

Brazil’s Path Forward: Energy, Digital Infrastructure and the 2026 M&A Outlook

Scotiabank and Minerva Foods

DATA LEAKAGE: MAIN QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SUBJECT

New Guidelines for the Registration/Recordal of Technology Transfer Agreements

Setback in the New Guidelines for the Registration/Annotation of Technology Contracts.

BPTO publishes technical note on trademark expiry procedures

Feasibility of the Arbitration Clause in Labor Relations

HOW TO MINIMIZE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS IN THE M&A PROCESS

PERSONAL DATA: LGPD RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS

PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: TRADEMARKS AND THIRD-PARTY WORKS

PENALTY CLAUSE: RULES AND LIMITS OF APPLICATION

The Validity and Effectiveness of Electronically Signed Contracts Without Witnesses

The Pros and Cons of a Non-Compete Agreement

CONTRACTS AND THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE

THE DEFECTS OF THE LEGAL TRANSACTION AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS

CORPORATE ANALYSIS FOR BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES

Understand trade dress and its importance in protecting the visual identity of products

The Evolution of Loan Relations and Contracts in society

Slogans Will Soon Be Protected as Trademarks by the BPTO

BVA welcomes Isabela Xavier as new partner to strengthen its M&A and Corporate practices, with an international focus

BVA announces new partner in Corporate, M&A, and Business Law practices

Cayman Islands change their beneficial ownership regime

BVA appoints two new partners and expands Tax and Secondment

BVA is recognized in the Chambers Global 2026

Netzee & Locaweb

Taxation on Financial Transactions: Supreme Court Reinstates Decree that Increases IOF (Tax on Financial Transactions)

How Labor and Union Relations Can Strengthen Corporate Governance

Capital M&A: What It Is and How It Works

Breastfeeding Leave as an Employment Right

TST consolidates 12 binding legal principles.

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Transactions & BVA in the Media

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What they say about us

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Awards & Recognitions

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Our Leadership

Felipe Barreto Veiga

Janaína Michelato

Henrique Falleiros Mareze

Cibele Gonçalves

Leonardo da Costa Carvalho

Luiz Gustavo Oliveira da Silva

Isabela Xavier

Willyan Braz

Gabriel Mendes Abdalla

Pablo Arana

Rafael Teixeira

Anete Brasil

Flavio Yoshida

Samir Hauache

Lucas Tosetti

Paola Juarez Macedo

Gustavo Fiuza Quedevez

Lucas Luna

Our areas of expertise

ADR,Litigation and Arbitration

ADR, Litigation and Arbitration

Banks, Financial Services and Fintechs

Banks, Financial Services and Fintechs

Blockchainand Digital Assets

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