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Law No. 9.609 of February 19, 1998 (Software Protection Law), Brazil
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Year of Version
1998
Dates
Entry into force:
February 20, 1998
Published:
February 20, 1998
Promulgated:
February 19, 1998
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Subject Matter (secondary)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
IP Regulatory Body,
Transfer of Technology
Notes
The notification by Brazil to the WTO under Article 63.2 of TRIPS states:
'Articles 12 and 13 contain provisions concerning criminal actions and violations related to software copyright; Article 14(1) and (5) contains provisions concerning civil actions related to the violation of software copyright, and Article 14(2),(3) and (4) contains provisions about 'secret proceedings' and provisional remedies related to software copyright.'
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Portuguese
Lei n.° 9.609 de 19 de fevereiro de 1998 (Lei do Software)
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English
Law No. 9.609 of February 19, 1998 (Software Protection Law)
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Legislation
Is implemented by (6 text(s))
Is implemented by (6 text(s))
WTO Document Reference
IP/N/1/BRA/C/1
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