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>[13.Jul.10]
Geographical Indications – Brazil obtains
another GI for wines
Source: INPI/BR [Adapted]
Brazil has just obtained
its seventh Geographical Indication (GI): Pinto Bandeira,
for red, white and sparkling wines. The certificate
grant, which is an important factor in guaranteeing
the quality and differentiation of the products, was
formalized by the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial
Property (INPI) on 13.Jul.2010.
Pinto Bandeira, located in the Bento Gonçalves
area – RS (extreme South of Brazil), joins other
six Brazilian GIs granted by the INPI: Região
do Cerrado Mineiro - MG (Southeast region), for coffee;
Vale dos Vinhedos - RS, for red, white and sparkling
wines; Pampa Gaúcho da Campanha Meridional –
RS, for beef and derivatives; Paraty – RJ (Southeast
region), for cachaça and blue blended aguardente
(typical Brazilian spirits); Vale do Submédio
São Francisco - BA/PE (Northeast region), for
mangoes and table grapes; and Vale do Sinos - RS, for
finished leather.
It should be noted that the interest of Brazilians
for Geographical Indication is ever growing. Proof thereof
is that, in 2008, out of the four applications filed
with the INPI, two came from nationals of this country
and two from foreigners. In 2009, the number of applications
rose to eleven, seven from Brazilians and four foreign
applications.
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