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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.'

Available Texts Main text(s) Main text(s) Portuguese Lei n.° 9.609 de 19 de fevereiro de 1998 (Lei do Software) PDF English Law No. 9.609 of February 19, 1998 (Software Protection Law) PDF
Legislation Is implemented by (6 text(s)) Is implemented by (6 text(s))
INPI Resolution No. 201/2009 (Technical Documentation in Electronic Format for the Registration of Software) (BR085)
INPI Resolution No. 204/2009 (Sets the Values ​​of the Fees of Registration Services of Computer Programs) (BR129)
Decree No. 5.244 of October 14, 2004 (National Council on Combating Piracy and Intellectual Property Crimes (CNCP)) (BR045)
Decree No. 2.556 of April 20, 1998 (Protection of Intellectual Property of Software) (BR118)
INPI Resolution No. 58/98 (Rules and Procedures for Registration of Software) (BR082)
INPI Resolution No. 59/98 (Fees for Registration of Software) (BR083)
WTO Document Reference
IP/N/1/BRA/C/1
WIPO Lex No. BR001