Trench Rossi Watanabe has just announced that Francisco Niclós Negrão is joining as a partner. An expert in international trade and antitrust with solid recognition by key legal rankings and directories, Francisco steps in to co-lead, alongside partner Paulo Casagrande, the practice group that will now be called — in order to reflect the expansion of […]
In brief On 1th February 2023, State Decree No. 112/2023[1] was published, establishing the take-back requirements system for packaging in the state of Mato Grosso. The decree is the first specific regulation on the subject in the state of Mato Grosso, regulating the state policy for solid waste (Law No. 7,862/2002) in this regard. More details […]
In short On January 31, Transparency International released the 2022 – Corruption Perception Index, an indicator published annually that evaluates the perception of integrity in 180 countries around the world, assigning scores from 0 to 100. The publication shows Brazil, that in the 2021 edition held the 96th position, holding the 94th position. Despite arising […]
In brief The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service’s Normative Instruction (“IN”) No. 2119, published on December 6, 2022 (“IN 2119”), amended the provisions on the requirements to the General Taxpayer´s Registry (“CNPJ”) under the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service, as well as the provisions related to the Disclosure of Ultimate Beneficial Owner (“UBO”) with the Federal Revenue Service. […]
In brief On 17 January 2023, State Decree nº 16,089/2023[1] was published, establishing and updating the take-back requirements system for packaging in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. In summary, the decree becomes the new regulatory standard on the take-back requirements system for packaging in the state. More details Decree No. 16,089/2023 updates and establishes […]
In brief We inform you that on January 12, 2023 (Thursday), Provisional Measures (MPs), Decrees and Ordinances were published with the purpose of reducing the Federal Government’s budget deficit, as mentioned below: Tax Recovery Measures that affect taxpayersJoint Ordinance PGFN/RFB No. 1/2023: – Joint Ordinance PGFN/RFB No. 1/2023: Creates the Program for the Reduction of […]
In brief On December 27, 2022, the BPTO published ORDINANCE/BPTO/PR nº 78, which establishes phase IV of the pilot project for shared examination Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), as well as ORDINANCE/BPTO/PR nº 79, which governs the priority processing of patent applications. Both became into force on January 1, 2023. More details ORDINANCE/BPTO/PR nº 78 increased […]
In brief On December 30, 2022, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published the minute of an internal meeting held by its Office’s board (by means of SEI INPI # 0747049) in which the BPTO considerably simplified the process of registration of technology transfer, licenses for industrial property rights and franchising agreements.The changes follow […]
In brief The ABNT 2030 Recommended Practice (PR) was published on 14 December 2022, providing for the conceptualization, guidelines and evaluation models for implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices for organizations and businesses in general. More details The PR, which provides for the conceptualization, guidelines and evaluation models for the implementation of ESG practices, […]
