4 OCTOBER 2023
The BPTO informs that the 2nd edition of the Industrial Designs Manual was published on its portal, on September 12, 2023, which comes into force on October 2nd. The publication of INPI/PR Ordinance No. 36/2023, which establishes the 2nd edition of the manual, took place in the “Communications” section of RPI No. 2,749 and in section 1 of the Official Federal Gazette (DOU) No. 174, also on September 12, 2023.
Furthermore, the analysis of the contributions presented during the public consultation on the 2nd edition of the Industrial Designs Manual, held between 11/07 and 12/16/2022, was completed. The comments received were evaluated and responded to by the Permanent Committee for Improving Procedures and Guidelines for the Examination of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (CPAPD). Read more