Change in the ordering of patent application examinations
The Brazilian PTO published this week a significant change in the ordering of patent application examinations. As of January 1, 2024, the patent applications will follow the submission date of the examination request to be ordered, marking a strategic change from the current ordering, which is based on the filing date of the patent application (for the regular track).
This measure aims to optimize the national processing of patent applications, bringing Brazil into line with international practices and taking into account the contributions received during the Notice for Public Comments #1, 2023.
The BPTO believes that this new approach will bring a renewed dynamic to voluntary amendments to patent applications, contributing to a significant reduction in the time it takes to decide applications at the BPTO. This change will result in a more agile and reasonable patent system for all those involved in the country’s innovation process.
The Souto Correa team is available to provide full legal and technical support on this matter.