Expediting patent prosecution in Brazil – Available fast track routes and the pitfalls and advantages of opting for one of them
Although the current pendency time in Brazil from filing to grant has been reduced to about 4 years, some technologies still face a longer substantive examination proceedings. Using one of the available fast-track routes may be quite useful in order to have a quicker prosecution. However, there are some limitations in the Brazilian legal framework that must be taken into account.
What do you need to know before expediting examination?
- Is it possible to amend the application voluntarily?
- Is it possible to file divisionals?
- How faster will be the prosecution?
- How likely is to have lesser office actions in comparison with regular prosecution?
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Inventions Director
ClarkeModet Brasil
