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Brazil Revises Its Patent Examination Guidelines For New Use Inventions: Key Changes And Remaining Challenges
Brazil's patent office has revised its examination guidelines for new use inventions in chemistry, particularly medical uses, following extensive stakeholder consultation. The updated rules now permit post-filing data under certain conditions while maintaining restrictions on dosage regimen and patient group claims, creating a mixed landscape for pharmaceutical patent protection in Latin America's largest market.
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