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For the protection of art works, we must protocolize the Copyright request at the National School of Fine Arts/Council for Graduate Studies (UFRJ by its acronym in Portuguese), Music School/UFRJ or National Library/UFRJ, with the following certified documents submitted:
Individual
1 – 02 Copies of the Work to be protected in A4 sheets, signed on the lower right corner of each page;
2 - Power of Attorney with notarized signature;
3 - Copy of Individual Taxpayer ID;
4 - Copy of Personal ID Card; and
5 - Proof of Residence.
Corporation
1 – 02 Copies of the Work to be protected in A4 sheets, signed on the lower right corner of each page;
2 - Power of Attorney with notarized signature;
3 - Copy of the Corporate Taxpayer ID/Ministry of Finance;
4 - Copy of the Inventor's Personal ID Card;
5 - Copy of the Minute or Articles of Incorporation; and
6 - Receipt of assignment and transfer, if applicable (notarized signature).
Remarks: In the case of Author's Property Rights assignment to a corporation, it is necessary to attach the Property Rights Assignment Agreement registered with the Registry of Deeds and Documents.
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If you have created any type of intellectual property anywhere in the world, it is important you copyright it. Without a copyright, someone could steal your idea and become your competitor, potentially putting you out of business. When you have a great business or product idea, the thought of someone else profiting from it can be devastating. If you are planning on doing business in Brazil but your company is located in the United States, it is important that you understand both Brazilian and US copyright laws. Copyright laws in the United States are slightly more intuitive to people who grew up there, since they are plausible and align with similar ones. However, copyright law in Brazil varies quite a bit, so you should consider speaking with an attorney about Brazilian copyright law once you have a basic understanding.
Even if your idea is copyrighted in the United States, you might consider having it copyrighted in Brazil as well. Some issues encompassed by copyright law include:
Making sure your products and ideas are copyrighted could save your business someday, so it’s important to do it correctly the first time. Copyright law in Brazil differs from that in the United States, so you should consider speaking with a professional and learning exactly how the law works. Not doing so could force you into a compromising situation for your business.
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