Protection of the Delariva Brand and Intellectual Property Rights
The name, identity and reputation associated with the Delariva brand constitute valuable intellectual and commercial assets protected under applicable national and international laws.
The Delariva brand, including all related visual, commercial and institutional elements, is protected through, among others:
- trademark rights;
- copyright law;
- intellectual property legislation;
- unfair competition laws;
- trade dress and brand identity protections;
- commercial reputation and goodwill rights.
This protection applies throughout the European Union and, where applicable, internationally.
Ownership of Rights
Unless otherwise expressly authorised in writing, all rights relating to the Delariva brand remain the exclusive property of:
ASSOCIAÇÃO DESPORTIVA DE JIU-JITSU BRASILEIRO DELARIVA
Protected materials include, but are not limited to:
- the Delariva name;
- logos and insignias;
- academy identifiers;
- visual identity systems;
- product designs;
- apparel concepts;
- training materials;
- photographs and media content;
- digital assets;
- website content;
- promotional materials;
- affiliated programme identity elements.
Permitted Use
Use of the Delariva brand is permitted only where expressly authorised by the organisation.
Authorised use may include:
- official affiliated academies;
- approved commercial partners;
- licensed distributors;
- authorised institutional collaborations.
Any authorised use must strictly comply with the official brand standards, ethical guidelines and visual identity requirements established by the Delariva organisation.
Prohibited Uses
Without prior written authorisation, the following are expressly prohibited:
Unauthorised Commercial Use
The Delariva name, logo or associated identity may not be used for commercial, promotional or business purposes without express written permission.
This includes, among others:
- commercial advertising;
- online sales;
- merchandising;
- academy promotion;
- social media branding;
- event promotion;
- sponsorship activities.
Reproduction and Copying
It is prohibited to reproduce, replicate or imitate:
- logos;
- visual identity elements;
- product designs;
- graphics;
- training materials;
- branded apparel;
- website content;
- marketing materials.
This prohibition applies whether reproduction is total, partial, modified or adapted.
Adaptation or Modification
The alteration, adaptation or modification of any Delariva intellectual property without authorisation is strictly prohibited.
This includes:
- modified logos;
- derivative branding;
- altered visual identity;
- unofficial academy representations;
- adapted merchandise designs.
Distribution or Sale of Unauthorised Products
The manufacture, importation, distribution or sale of counterfeit, imitation or unauthorised Delariva products is strictly forbidden.
This includes:
- counterfeit uniforms;
- copied rashguards;
- imitation apparel;
- unauthorised accessories;
- unofficial branded merchandise.
Misrepresentation of Affiliation
No individual, academy or entity may falsely represent itself as:
- officially affiliated;
- endorsed;
- certified;
- authorised;
- sponsored by Delariva
without formal written approval.
Monitoring and Enforcement
The Delariva organisation reserves the right to monitor, investigate and enforce its intellectual property rights and brand protections to the fullest extent permitted by law.
This may include:
- cease and desist notices;
- removal requests;
- platform takedown procedures;
- marketplace infringement complaints;
- domain name disputes;
- legal proceedings.
Civil and Criminal Liability
Any infringement of the Delariva brand rights may give rise to:
Civil Liability
Including, where applicable:
- compensation for damages;
- financial losses;
- reputational damages;
- unjust enrichment claims;
- recovery of legal costs.
Criminal Liability
Where applicable under national or international law, certain infringements involving counterfeiting, fraud, trademark infringement or commercial deception may also constitute criminal offences subject to prosecution.
Reporting Infringements
If you believe that Delariva intellectual property is being misused or infringed, please contact:
Please include all relevant details, links, screenshots or supporting information where possible.
Reservation of Rights
All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
Nothing contained within this website, affiliated materials or commercial communications shall be interpreted as granting any licence or right to use Delariva intellectual property without prior written consent.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
This Brand Usage Policy shall be governed by the laws of Portugal and applicable European Union legislation relating to intellectual property, trademarks, copyright and unfair competition.
Any disputes arising in connection with the use or misuse of the Delariva brand may be submitted to the competent courts of Portugal, without prejudice to any mandatory legal protections applicable under international law.