In July 2022, the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot-program between the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) was renewed for 5 years.

This program allows Brazilian patent applicants to use the examination results of their patent applications in order to expedite the analysis in South Korea and, in the same way, South Korean patent applicants will be able to use the examination results of their patent applications in order to expedite the analysis in Brazil.

The PPH program between the BPTO and the KIPO will remain in effect until July 07, 2027.

 

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