Brazil

Law No. 8.955 of December 15, 1994 (Franchising Law)

Year of current version:	1994
Date of entry into force of original text:	February 13, 1994
Date of Text (Enacted):	December 15, 1994
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Industrial Property, IP Regulatory Body, Transfer of Technology
Notes:	This law 'provides for the franchise business contracts (franchising) and other provisions.' Esta lei 'dispõe sobre o contrato de franquia empresarial (franchising) e dá outras providências'.
Available Texts:
Portuguese	Lei n.° 8.955, de 15 de Dezembro de 1994 (Lei de Franquia) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
WIPO Lex No.:	BR068