China and Brazil sign agreement to develop a fast-patent track examination project
The project is expected to be in force in February 2018.

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The project is expected to be in force in February 2018.
The Minister of the Federal Supreme Court rejected the direct action for the declaration of unconstitutionality of article 40, sole paragraph of Law 9,279 / 1996.
The BPTO-EPO PPH Pilot Project will be effective for a period of two years as from December 1st, 2017 when the BPTO will analyze up to 300 request per year.
Ana Paula Jardim and Andrea Granthon explore the ways in which the Brazilian PTO is trying to solve its extensive backlog, closely analyzing the pilot projects with this goal, specially the one concerning green technologies.
"When it comes to patent protection in Brazil, it is fair to say that the pharmaceutical industry has faced more challenges than any other sector..."
It is an old question in Brazil, how to cope with patent and trademark applications which have been pending before the BPTO for a long time.
Patent Prosecution is now on a faster track.
Ana Paula Jardim and Andréa Granthon report on the most recent updates of the Green Patent Program in Brazil for LSIPR Bio mazagine.
The IAM Patent 1000 is a guide that seeks to identify the leading offices and outstanding professionals in the area of patents around the world.
The Brazilian Patent Office published recently two important Resolutions, referring to different aspects of filing and prosecution of Brazilian patent applications.