Intellectual Property (IP) News from Brazil – February, 2024
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We are excited to present the latest and most innovative updates in the world of Innovation, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and related fields. In our commitment to keeping you informed about the ever-evolving IP landscape, we bring you exciting highlights, with a special focus on the significant advantages of fast-tracking Industrial Design registration in Brazil.
🚀 Brazil’s INPI launches a Strategic Plan (2024-2026) to revamp its patent system, aiming for faster processing times! Key change: Patent examination queues now prioritize examination request dates, potentially cutting wait times by up to 3 years. A game-changer for IP in Brazil! https://mjzanon.com/?p=9096
OpenAI‘s trademark application for ‘GPT,’ the company remains a pioneering force in AI. Our legal experts weigh in on the challenges and opportunities aheadhttps://wp.me/p4KrL7-2jD
Revolutionizing Patent Examination: USPTO’s Partnership with Accenture Federal Services (AFS) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into patent search capabilities marks a significant milestone in the evolution of patent examination processeshttps://wp.me/p4KrL7-2ju Nike Fails to Beat Opposition to FOOTWARE Trademark Registration. Nike has lost in an opposition centering on its attempt to register the term FOOTWARE as a trademark for use in connection with sneaker-specific “computer hardware moduleshttps://wp.me/p4KrL7-2j7 Exciting News in Brazilian Innovation!BPTO announces a game-changing shift in patent examination – starting Jan 1, 2024, applications will be processed based on the date of examination requests, enhancing efficiency and aligning with global standardshttps://wp.me/p4KrL7-2hh