Introduction The field of quantum computing demonstrate a paradigm shift in the world of technology and innovation. As quantum computers progress at an unprecedented pace, they present new challenges and opportunities in the area of intellectual property (IP). This article delves into the relationship between quantum computing and IP, exploring the patent landscape and…

The arrival of transgenic plants in Brazil In recent years, biotechnological solutions have emerged in various fields of application, offering a range of innovative possibilities for modern society to explore. The solutions facilitated the development of new inventions, including products, processes, and technological tools with a primarily biological nature. Out of the many biotech-related innovations…

When addressing the fundamental criteria for patent eligibility (referencing art.8 of Law 9279/1996), there is substantial discussion surrounding “inventive activity” and “novelty“, yet little discourse concerning “industrial application“. In the following, we will explore a crucial aspect of industrial applications, namely fulfilling the “repeatability” requirement. By repeatability, we refer to the capacity of a third…

This week, the patent consultant received communication from Dr. Sidirley Fabiani, one of the leading national experts in tax laws concerning innovation incentives. Sidirley is a founding partner of Gestiona and a researcher at FEA-USP, specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship. He holds a degree in Engineering from POLI-USP and a degree in business administration from…

The PPH, or Patent Prosecution Highway, is a treaty signed by patent offices of different countries to hasten the patent granting process. The technological and economic advancements of recent decades have led to a significant surge in worldwide patent applications, specifically in the form of patent families – deposits of the same invention. An in-depth…

  Division requests are requests derived from an original application that, at the applicant’s own initiative or at the request of the INPI, undergo a division of the content of its claim framework. division applications intend to enable a patent application to fulfill the Industrial Property Law (LPI) requirements for being granted, thereby aiding in…

When discussing intellectual property, it is crucial to comprehend the concept of public domain and its potential hindrance to new technology protection. Additionally, it is necessary to understand the implications of using third-party protected technology, known as the previous user, before filing a patent application. This article examines the effects of public domain and the…

The attainment of patent registration undergoing technical examinations by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) (or in Portugues: Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Industrial-INPI), is subject in two decisions by this organization: the acceptance (order 9.1) or rejectance (order9.2) of the application. Each decision can affect the progress of the request differently based on technical…