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Law No. 13.966 of December 26, 2019, Brazil
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Year of Version
2020
Dates
Entry into force:
March 27, 2020
Published:
December 27, 2019
Promulgated:
December 26, 2019
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
Subject Matter
Industrial Property
Notes
Law No. 13,966/2019 regulates the business franchise system in Brazil, replacing Law No. 8,955/1994. The law ensures that IP rights including trademarks, patents, and proprietary business methods are central to franchise agreements, requiring clear disclosure, legal authorization, and compliance with Brazilian IP legislation (Articles 1, 2, 7, 8 and 10).
Article 10 of this Law provides that it shall come into effect ninety (90) days following its official publication, that is, on March 26, 2020, after being published in the Diário Oficial da União on December 27, 2019.
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Lei n.° 13.966, de 26 de Dezembro de 2019 (Lei de Franquia)
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