(Implementing Law No. 13.123 of May 20, 2015, amended up to Decree No. 10.844 of October 25, 2021)
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Notes This consolidated version of Decree No. 8.772 of May 11, 2016 incorporates amendments up to Decree No. 10.844 of October 25, 2021, which was published in the Official Gazette on October 26, 2021, and entered into force 180 days after its publication.
The amending decree modifies Articles 22, 23, and 24 and adds Articles 20-A and 22-A to this consolidated decree.
Under this consolidated version of Decree No. 8.772/2016, intellectual property rights involving genetic resources or associated traditional knowledge require declaration and registration with CGen — the National Genetic Heritage Management Committee (Art. 109), submission of proof of registration in cases where it is missing or canceled (Art. 110), compliance with benefit-sharing obligations (Arts. 103–104, 112), and observance of exemptions for traditional or indigenous breeding (Art. 108). These requirements do not apply to database consultation (Art. 107, sole paragraph).
Main text(s)Main text(s)PortugueseDecreto n.° 8.772 de 11 de maio de 2016 (que regulamenta a Lei n.°13.123, de 20 de maio de 2015, conforme alterado pelo Decreto n.° 10.844 de 25 de outubro de 2021)