Brazil has taken the very first steps towards entering to the
Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks.
This will avoid accidents such as the recent scandal of iphone brand "stolen" by a Brazilian company.
The procedure for approval has just started, and may take many years to be completed. It is a legal update most needed for Brazil, which is already to enter the information age, at least under a legal perspective.
CISG is closer to entering into force too. 2013 is being a good year.
