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In Brazil, the inventive step of an accessory invention related to transgenic plants would come from the technical effect of the main invention.

Both INPI Brazil and INPI France have signed 2 memoranda of understanding.

WIPO Patent Landscape Report states that universities and research organizations filed nearly as many patent applications as corporations for COVID-19 vaccines during the early months of the global pandemic.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has released two new case studies and a podcast episode looking at successful technology transfer.

The EPO has opened a public user consultation on their new Observatory, which is set to contribute to a deeper understanding of important issues related to innovation and the patent system.

A call for evidence and public consultation have been launched by the European Commission to improve the current standard-essential patents (SEP) system.

Since 2016, over half of the patents granted in India were related to green technologies.

Would you like to know about any changes regarding Brazil, Chile or Colombia?

Are you interested in internationalizing your business to Argentina?  It is essential to protect your intangible assets through intellectual property rights. It is not an easy task. The first step is to find adequate information. Many doubts arise at the beginning of this challenge

All of the six regional IP Helpdesks – focussing on Europe, South-East Asia, China, Latin America, India and Africa, respectively – will be participating in the EU Industry Days and the EU Industry Week 2022 with a variety of activities.

Austria has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Protocol on Provisional Application of the UPC Agreement. It is the 13th country to take this step, meaning that provisional applications will start and the unitary patent system will soon become a reality.

How do I protect my trade mark in Brazil? What are the steps to register a patent in Brazil? Can I extend the protection of my EU trade mark, design, or patent to Brazil? How is the best way to combine patent and trade secrets protection?

Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be named as the inventor on patent applications, the Legal Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) has ruled.

Would you like to know more about this new PPH between both Braazilian and Portuguese IP Offices? 

The Indian Government recently published the Amendment of rules for Patent registration in India, do not miss the latest changes!

What are the advantages that EU SMEs have when filing a patent application in the Argentine System?

What are the difficulties faced by EU SMEs when applying for a patent?   

On Thursday, the European Parliament has adopted with an overwhelming majority a report on the European Commission's "EU Intellectual Property Action Plan". This presents an important step forward in addressing weaknesses in the current intellectual property system.

A joint study by EPO, ESPI and ESA reveals the growth of patent filings (2001-2020) for quantum technologies, which are used in space technologies for earth observation, navigation and communication.

Would you like to know more about this new Circular in Chile?