Comparative law notes
The Brazilian Intellectual Property Act (Law No. 9,279 of 1996) regulates intellectual property matters concerning patents, trademarks, industrial design and geographical indication; the Brazilian Copyright Act (Law No. 9,610 of 1998) regulates all matters related to copyright and related rights; the Brazilian Intellectual Property Software Act (Law No. 9,609 of 1998) regulates all matters concerning software intellectual property protection.