Brazilian Superior Court recognizes banks’ right to unilaterally terminate checking accounts
Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice has ruled, under the binding repetitive appeals procedure, that financial institutions may unilaterally terminate checking account agreements. In Theme 1,119, the Court’s Second Section held that Article 39, IX, of the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code does not prevent a bank from terminating an existing checking account relationship. The ruling does […]
INPI increases monthly fast-track limit for telecommunications patent applications
Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property has increased the number of fast-track patent examination requests available to applicants in the telecommunications field. Normative Ordinance INPI/PR/DIRPA No. 07/2026 allows each applicant to submit up to three priority examination requests per monthly cycle for patent applications classified under H04, which covers electrical communication techniques and several telecommunications […]
Brazil Grants Geographical Indication for Maranhão Tiquira
Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has recognized “Maranhão” as an Indication of Source for tiquira, a traditional distilled beverage produced from cassava. Published on September 22, 2026, the registration became the 181st Geographical Indication recognized by INPI. The protected geographical area covers five municipalities in the state of Maranhão: Santo Amaro do Maranhão, […]
INPI recognizes Geographical Indication for Região do Cará cassava starch
Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has recognized Região do Cará, in the state of Goiás, as a Geographical Indication for artisanal cassava starch. Published in the Industrial Property Gazette on September 15, 2026, the registration was granted as an Indication of Source and is Brazil’s first Geographical Indication for this type of product. […]
Brazilian Superior Court strengthens double refund rule for improper consumer charges
The Special Court of Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice has concluded the merits judgment of Theme 929, which addresses the circumstances in which consumers may receive twice the amount improperly paid under Article 42 of the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code. The ruling removes the need to prove subjective bad faith, intent or negligence on the […]
Civil liability in Brazil’s betting market
Brazil’s prohibition of fixed-odds betting marks the end of a regulatory cycle, but it does not necessarily eliminate the legal issues arising from activities carried out while betting operators were authorized to operate. Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026 prohibited the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds betting in Brazil. The restriction also covers marketing, communications […]
Court orders Instagram to reinstate account of company selling cannabidiol-based products
A Brazilian court has ordered Instagram to reinstate the account of a company authorized by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) to operate in the market for cannabidiol-based products intended for therapeutic purposes. The ruling, issued by the 1st Civil Court of Curitiba, in the state of Paraná, confirmed a previous preliminary injunction requiring the […]
PDK Advogados Recognized by Global 100 for the Second Consecutive Year
PDK Advogados has once again been selected by Global 100, an international recognition promoted by Global Publishing Media Group that annually brings together one hundred organizations from different markets around the world. In the 2027 edition, the firm is included in the category “Best Law Practice Business of the Year – 2027 – Brazil.” This […]
Brazil’s ANPD Fines TikTok BRL 153.7 Million Over Children’s and Adolescents’ Personal Data
Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority, the Agência Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), has imposed a BRL 153.7 million fine on ByteDance following an administrative enforcement proceeding concerning the processing of children’s and adolescents’ personal data on TikTok. The sanction was announced on August 25, 2026. In addition to the financial penalty, the regulator ordered […]
Brazil’s ANPD Suspends Discord Live Streaming as Digital Child Protection Rules Move Into Enforcement
Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority, the Agência Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), has ordered Discord to temporarily suspend its Go Live functionality and equivalent video streaming and sharing features throughout Brazil. The preventive measure was issued on August 12, 2026, as part of an enforcement proceeding investigating potential failures to protect children and adolescents […]