Intellectual property and trademark legal framework in BRICS countries: A comparative study

Given the importance of the economic group called BRICS, a group of five of the fastest-growing emerging markets in the world, a better understanding of their Intellectual Property legal framework becomes critical for many stakeholders and innovators. The aim of this work is to carry out a comparative analysis of the Trademarks Laws from the BRICS countries. Possible similarities and differences between their normative frameworks for the protection of intellectual property, specifically with respect to trademarks, are investigated. Ultimately, a comparative approach about the BRICS major conventions, treaties and international agreements and its consequences are discussed.