22 de January de 2018

Complementary information referred to the Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications in the field of Chemistry

As informed in our Newsletter No. 01/2018, the Brazilian Patent Office (BPTO) recently published Resolution No. 208, which entered into force on January 2, 2018 by means of publication made in the Official Gazette No. 2452.

This Resolution established the first Guidelines specifically related to the particularities in the Examination of inventions in the Chemical Field. The content of the Guidelines is in line with the Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications – Resolution No. 124/2013 (Part I) and Resolution No. 169/2016 (Part II) – and confirms the aspects proposed by means of the public consultation published in the Official Gazette of March 17, 2017.

For further information, click below to access our full newsletter.

See file

Back

Last related news

5 de August de 2026

Bill No. 2,210/2022 Advances in the Senate and Expands the Debate on Brazil’s Patent System

We have been closely monitoring the progress of Bill No. 2,210/2022, which proposes significant amendments to the Brazilian Industrial Property Law, Law … Bill No. 2,210/2022 Advances in the Senate and Expands the Debate on Brazil’s Patent System

17 de July de 2026

New rules for “bets” in Brazil

In the context of the ongoing development of the regulated market, the legal framework governing fixed-odds betting (“bets”) has undergone significant updates … New rules for “bets” in Brazil

1 de July de 2026

INPI Ordinance No. 80/2026 and Second Medical Use Patents

INPI Ordinance No. 80/2026, published on June 30, 2026, in the Official Gazette No. 2895, revised Chapter 9 of the Guidelines for Examination … INPI Ordinance No. 80/2026 and Second Medical Use Patents