New Technical Note Regarding the Term "Cachaça" in Geographical Indications
The Permanent Committee for the Improvement of Procedures and Examination Guidelines for Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications (CPAPD) published a Technical Note aiming to improve internal processes while respecting current legal norms and societal expectations. The CPAPD acknowledged that "cachaça" is a recognized and traditional Brazilian beverage that originated in sugar mills in past centuries. Furthermore, "Cachaça" is a product that adheres to official standards of identity and specific qualities.