Brazilian PTO publishes Guidelines for Examining Patent Applications Involving Computer-Implemented Inventions

Thiago  do Espírito Santo and Rhuan Quintanilha of Montaury Pimenta, Machado &  Vieira de Mello look at the changes taking place in Brazil for examining  computer-implemented inventions.

The Brazilian PTO published in the Official Gazette No. 2608, of December 29, 2020, new Guidelines for Examining Patent Applications Involving Computer-Implemented Inventions.These guidelines, which were under public consultation in August 2020, replace Resolution No.158/2016 previously in force.