ANVISA (the Brazilian regulatory authority) is considering updating rules addressing medical devices in a clear indication that this market is growing and requires more attention. Medical devices play a vital role in healthcare, having evolved from simple tools like thermometers and bandages to sophisticated technologies such as robotic surgical systems, implantable neurostimulators, and AI-powered diagnostics….

Software-driven innovations have become so embedded in our daily lives that almost every single activity we perform has some degree of interaction with them. The massive presence of software-related innovations in our lives is accompanied by an increasing number of patent filings therefor. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in 2023, computer technologies…

On December 30, 2023, the Brazilian government, through Provisional Measure No. 1.205/2023, announced the national program “Mobilidade Verde e Inovação – Green Mobility and Innovation” (MOVER), with the objective of expanding the sustainability requirements for automobiles and stimulating the development of new technologies in the areas of mobility and logistics. The program, conceived by the…