COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED INVENTIONS (CII) IN BRAZIL:MAIN TOPICS OF THE BRPTO’S EXAMINATION GUIDELINES

The landscape of patenting computer-implemented inventions (CIIs) in Brazil has witnessed a significant evolution,marked by a nuanced approach toward software-relatedinnovations. While it is true that computer programs or software per se, as defined by Article 10 (V) of the Brazilian IP Law, are not patentable, the focus has shifted to the broader realm of computerimplemented inventions.