In Brazil, once a patent is granted, the patentee must begin commercial exploitation or manufacturing within three years. This requirement ensures that patent rights promote innovation, fair competition, and national industrial development.
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Brazilian Patent & Trademark Office (BRPTO) published Ordinance No. 16/2025 (DIRPA, September 24, 2025), revising the framework for PPH requests under Phase V of the Pilot Project and revoking…
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, September 22, in Rio de Janeiro, extending the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program between…
The European Commission has just released its draft adequacy decision for Brazil, recognizing the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) as essentially equivalent to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
