INPI participates in the 1st meeting of the National Council to Combat Piracy in 2024

Summary:

The INPI participated in the 1st Ordinary Meeting of the National Council for Combating Piracy (CNCP) on January 18, 2024, held at the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. The meeting focused on the institute's new stance on participating in the council, emphasizing the importance of protecting Geographical Indications for national development. The INPI also presented updates on the inclusion of Geographical Indications in the National Directory of Counterfeiting of Marks. Additionally, the council awarded the National Prize for Combating Piracy to individuals, institutions, and companies that distinguished themselves in combatting piracy, smuggling, and intellectual property crimes in 2023.