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BRPTO Begins Transition To The New Patent Directorate And Board Of Appeals Structures
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has restructured its organizational framework, expanding its Patent Directorate from 20 to 26 specialized examination divisions while dissolving eight existing units. These administrative changes, implemented through a series of normative ordinances in 2026, represent a significant reorganization of how patent applications will be processed and managed across different technical areas.
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