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BRIC and Prosur in INPI’s Agenda

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INPI’s President in Brazil, Mr Jorge Avila will participate in the ' IP Week and Open Innovation ' to be held in Brussels, Belgium, ...

OMPI publica corrección del Informe Mundial sobre Propiedad Intelectual

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 La Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI) publicó esta semana en su sitio web una corrección al Informe Mundial sobre Prop...

bits and bots from Brazil

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Software INPI informs that one of the most important centres of innovation in the country, i.e. Pernambuco, is becoming a focus of intense ...

Brazilian University files its first international patent application

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The Brazilian University of Ponta Grossa ( UEPG ) has applied for the first time for an international patent application – i.e. under the Pa...

Traditional knowledge = heritage protection

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Later this year, I have seen a in matters of traditional knowledge. This wording may cover many things: the way perhaps a handcraft is made...

Brazil's GI: pride or products true name?

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The Brazilian Instituto Nacional da Propiedade Indistrial ( INPI ) announced the approval of two applications of Geographical Indication (GI...

Toucans may be facing in different directions but they may be sharing in the caring of a culture

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Today I bring you the news of the battle of the toucans – reported here . You may remember that the Maya Archaeology Initiative (MAI) receiv...

Mexico: IP office decided a 'kinky' case

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Susana Zabaleta, a Mexican singer and actress, and whose talent has being recognised this year by ‘The Cervantes Festival’ for her 25-year ...

Universidades y organizaciones públicas de Brasil lideran en PCT

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La nueva publicación de la OMPI titulada  World Intellectual Property Report 2011- The Changing Face of Innovation – expone cómo, en todo el...

Brazil’s IP office increases fees

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When you thought that the increase in your gas and electricity bills were the last and final straw that would break the camel's back,let...

Royalties and taxes: do they need to be reassessed?

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Karin Klempp , a specialist in commercial contracts and intellectual property, considered at the seminar held on November 9, in Rio de Janei...

Collecting Royalties in Brazil: episodic work or soap opera?

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In Brazil, the Central Bureau of Collection and Distribution ( ECAD ) is the body that represents musicians and is responsible for collectin...