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 Pacific Alliance, comprised of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, has been a pioneer in promoting regional integration, and intellectual property (IP) is no exception. A fundamental pillar of its efforts has…
On March 7th, Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) announced that it will not accept new applications for the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program in 2024. This decision is due to the INPI reaching the limit of 100…
