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Sep 17, 2013
Ana Lúcia de Sousa Borda, Dannemann Siemsen Advogados, Brazil

New Rules for the Recognition of Marks of High Renown


Ana Lúcia de Sousa Borda, Dannemann Siemsen Advogados, BrazilIt goes without saying that a trademark enjoying good reputation and fame is very often considered to be the most valuable asset of a company. The Brazilian IP Law bears some provisions reflecting this importance. First of all, highly reputed marks covered by a local registration deserve exceptional protection in "all fields of activity". Secondly, infringement of marks enjoying the status of high renown may lead to an increase ranging from one third up to half of the penalty to be established.  read more