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INPI undergoing changes to improve patent approval turnaround time

Brazil's National Institute of Industrial Property is instituting changes to speed up patent approval times.

Potential law that could strip Attorney General’s office of investigative power

The Attorney General's Office in Brazil may soon no longer be able to investigate criminals, thus leaving the duty for law enforcement officers only.

Brazilian healthcare debate becomes foreign vs. public investments

During a public hearing of the Committee on Economic Affairs, senators and panelists advocated for more public investment in the healthcare sector, expansion of the service network and improvement in management, regardless of the participation of foreign capital.

The New York Times says it will respect Brazilian law with its Portuguese-language website

It's unclear whether The Times' ownership group has consulted directly with a lawyer in Brazil, although it claims to understand local business laws.

New Brazilian environmental law tightens restrictions on businesses

The new law is intended to restore much of the treasured Amazon Rainforest, parts of which had been clearcut in order to account for crop growth.

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