In order for a U.S. trademark owner to avail itself of U.S. Customs enforcement, it must fill out an application under 19 CFR Sec. The Government Of India announced plans to invest 250 Billion Rupees in technologically advancing its textile and apparel industry. At the India International Textile Fair taking place in February 1999, a government representative outlined certain initiatives to better enable India's Textile and Apparel industry to import components used for manufacturing export merchandise. India has also eased import licensing requirements on certain apparel components and packing materials. India is already one of the largest apparel exporters in the world, exporting apparel valued at more than 200 Billion Rupees in 1998.
Brazil extends intellectual property authorship protection for Fifty years to software publishers.
The fifty year time period commences on the first day of January following the software's publication. The law applies to foreigners who are citizens of countries that have reciprocal agreements with Brazil. The information contained in this Web site does not constitute legal advice. No claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this Web site are made.