The Brazilian PTO has created programs that enable accelerated examination for patent applications, significantly reducing analysis and processing completion time. In addition to the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)
ANVISA maintains ban on electronic smoking devices in Brazil.
On April 19, ANVISA upheld the ban on electronic smoking devices (ESDs). ESDs involve different equipment and technologies, mostly consisting of a rechargeable battery and refills for use and are known by different names such as electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes,...