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…
Brazil is taking a decisive step in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) patents. The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO) has just released draft guidelines for examining patent applications involving AI-related inventions and is seeking…
In a significant move to bolster its biotechnology sector, Brazil has officially acceded to the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure. This accession, authorized by Legislative Decree Project…
The Brazilian government has set an ambitious goal: to reduce the average time for patent granting from 6.9 years to 3 years by July 2025, with a target of reaching 2 years by 2026. This initiative is part…
