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​Brazilian spare-parts IP probe ruling postponed for further review

By Ana Paula Candil ( November 22, 2017, 22:38 GMT | Insight) -- Brazil's competition authority delayed reaching a final decision on whether Fiat, Ford and Volkswagen abused their intellectual property rights in the auto-parts aftermarket after a Tribunal councilor asked to further review the case. The request came after the case's lead councilor voted to fine the carmakers and prohibit them from extending their property rights to the aftermarket.Brazil's competition authority delayed reaching a final decision on whether Fiat, Ford and Volkswagen abused their intellectual property rights in the auto-parts aftermarket after a Tribunal councilor asked to further review the case. The request came after the case's lead councilor voted to fine the carmakers and prohibit them from extending their property rights to the aftermarket. ...

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