The changes aim to simplify and modernize the process of recording technology agreements, as well as to adapt the BPTO’s standards to the demands of the technology market, encouraging innovation and growth of the sector in Brazil.
BPTO Initiates Public Consultation to Expedite Patent Processing in Brazil by 2026
On September 14, 2023, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) announced the Public Consultation aiming at expediting patent prosecution. It is expected that, by 2026, patents will be granted within 24 months after filing in Brazil, according to the BRPTO's...