An Update on Brazilian Patent Law – Emergency Backlog/Fast-Track Options and Enforcement Issues -

We are delighted to have as contributors to the November Global Patent Prosecution newsletter, Ricardo Nunes and Andre Venturini from our Brazilian associate, Daniel IP & Legal Strategy. With the proposed emergency backlog measures likely coming into effect in the near future, there is a need to strategically prepare for both issuance of your and your competitors patents. Ricardo and Andre provide excellent insight into the backlog issue in Brazil, options for dealing with it including fast-track prosecution, and information regarding patent enforcement.