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Brazil’s Patent Grace Period: Opportunities And Pitfalls
Brazil's grace period provision allows inventors to disclose their inventions up to 12 months before filing a patent application without jeopardizing patentability. However, applicants face significant evidential challenges when proving the disclosure originated from the inventor, particularly when documents are authored by employers or third parties, and must navigate examiner discretion in the absence of clear regulatory guidelines.
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