The Brazilian Senate Approved the Mercosur Agreement on Geographical Indications
Under the agreement, the Bloc's member states (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay) undertake to mutually respect the geographical indications (GI) of each country contained in a resolution approved by the Common Market Group (GMC), the main executive body of Mercosur. The National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) Brazil considers that the ratification of the agreement will contribute to the strengthening of Mercosur GIs.