Brazil:
Switch To E-Format For Industrial Design Registration Certificates
12 December 2016
Moeller IP Advisors
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Beginning on February 23, 2016, industrial design registration
certificates are now issued in electronic format by the Brazilian
National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), and paper
certificates are no longer being issued.
Additionally, INPI has made available in its website a total of
7,207 documents relating to granted certificates issued between
2014 and 2015. Thus, the PTO now has an online system covering the
whole process for industrial design protection, from application(
Launch of electronic system for industrial designs in Brazil)
to grant.
The issuance of industrial design registration certificates in
electronic format is regulated by INPI Resolution 159/2016,
published in the Industrial Property Gazette No. 2355.
Source: http://www.inpi.gov.br
Originally published /march 7, 2016.
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guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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