Brazilian PTO (BRPTO) Announces Key Updates and Future Outlook for Industrial Designs   On March 25, 2026, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BRPTO) held a meeting with stakeholders to present recent developments and future expectations regarding the Industrial Design system in Brazil.   The BRPTO highlighted a significant increase in activity in 2025, with Industrial Design filings growing by approximately 35.7% compared to the previous year. In parallel, the Office

The Brazilian PTO recently issued patent-related topics that will be addressed in a upcoming public consultation on the Industrial Property Law.   According to the Brazilian PTO, a key highlight is the proposed revision of Articles 10 and 18, which refer to subject matter excluded from patent protection in Brazil. This includes, among others, therapeutic or diagnostic methods for the treatment of humans or animals, as well as the whole or part of natural living beings, biolog

Brazilian PTO Issues New Ordinance On Withdrawal, Abandonment and Waiver in Patent Proceedings    Ordinance No. 01/2026 consolidates procedural rules governing withdrawal of patent applications and petitions, abandonment of applications, and waiver of granted patents before the Brazilian PTO.   Key Takeaways   • The Brazilian PTO has issued Ordinance No. 01/2026, formalizing the procedures governing withdrawal of patent applications and petitions, abandonment of applications,

The Brazilian Patent Office (BPO) joined the Global PPH program on July 6th. In a recently published Relevant Notice, the BPO informed...

Dear Colleagues and Clients, As anticipated by our previous newsletter on the matter, the Brazilian Patent Office recently changed the...

The 2nd edition of the Brazilian Industrial Design Guide was published by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) on September...