Brazil officially implements Hague appearance

Starting from August 1, 2023, the "Hague Agreement" will officially enter into force in Brazil. Brazil deposited its instrument of accession to the 1999 Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement on February 13, 2023. Joining the Hague Convention means that Brazil has become the 71st party to the 1999 Act and the 79th party to the Hague Union. member, and the 96th country to join and utilize the Hague System.

The Hague System itself allows for the registration of industrial designs in all 96 member states through a single "international" application. Applications can be submitted through the Brazilian Intellectual Property Office, and each application can contain up to 20 additional designs.