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Brief comments on the new Normative Instruction regarding Geographical Indications

This February 26, 2019 entered into force Normative Instruction No. 95/2018 [NI 95/2018] published on December 28, 2018, which rules registration of Geographical Indications. In addition, on February 21, 2019 the BPTO made available the electronic filings for Geographical Indications “e-IG”, as approved by Resolution / INPI / PR No. 233 of January 18, 2019.

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Brief comments on the new Normative Instruction regarding Geographical Indications

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