Additional Services in Brazil
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Trademark Registration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the "Nice Classification" system used in Brazil?
Yes, Brazil uses the Nice Classification system.
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Brazil?
Applicants cannot register the following types of trademarks:
- Marks that go against moral principles or public safety/order
- Common or generic terms
- Flags, names, or symbols of countries or international organizations
- Marks lacking distinctiveness
- Marks primarily used as geographical names
- Marks with geographical indications
- Marks used mainly for advertising
- Scientific, literary, …
Is Brazil part of the Madrid Protocol?
Brazil is a member of the Madrid Protocol.
Can I legally use my trademark in Brazil even if it hasn't been registered yet?
You can legally use an unregistered trademark if you follow these rules:
- The trademark must comply with Brazilian laws
- The trademark must not conflict with any well-known marks
- The trademark must align with Brazilian customs and moral standards
- The trademark must not offend religious beliefs
- The trademark must not be …
Is it possible to challenge a trademark application in Brazil?
Yes, a trademark application can be opposed for several reasons:
- Existing ownership rights
- The mark is too descriptive
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is misleading or deceptive
- Violation of copyright
- Conflicts with well-known marks
- Conflicts with trade names
- Conflicts under Article 6septies of the Paris Convention
- Conflicts with registered …
What advantages are there to using a trademark in Brazil before officially filing it?
Using a trademark for at least 6 months before filing can be used to claim a "right of precedence."
What types of trademarks can be registered in Brazil?
The following types of trademarks can be registered:
- Word marks
- Figurative marks
- Personal names
- Certain 3D shapes
- Trade dress
- Color marks
- Collective trademarks
- Famous trademarks
- Certification trademarks
- Service trademarks
What is the website for the national trademark office of Brazil?
To visit the official website of Brazil's trademark national office, go to: https://www.inpi.gov.br/
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