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February 27, 2019

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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February 27, 2019

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 … Brief comments on the new Normative Instruction regarding Geographical Indications

July 26, 2018

New rules of the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office for validation of evidence of use of trademarks in forfeiture proceedings

The Brazilian IP Law determines that use of a trademark must be initiated within 5 (five) years of the registration issuance date … New rules of the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office for validation of evidence of use of trademarks in forfeiture proceedings

June 23, 2016

Delay in marketing approval by pharmaceutical regulatory agency is a legitimate reason for lack of use of a trademark under Brazilian IP Law

The Brazilian trademark registration system is attributive of rights. A registration issued by the Brazilian Patent and

Trademark Office entitles the owner with rights to use the trademark throughout the Brazilian territory, on an exclusive basis.