The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) and the Chinese Intellectual Property Office (CNIPA) met on August 16 at the BPTO headquarters in Rio de Janeiro to discuss cooperation.

Among the topics discussed were the functioning of the trademark system in Brazil and the observance of such rights; the modalities of priority examination of patents, including the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) agreement between the two institutes; and the use of Information Technology tools, covering topics such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Other issues addressed at the meeting were using Geographical Indications and implementing activities to disseminate IP.

During the meeting, the two institutes also exchanged information about their activities, projects, and structures. Regarding the demand for services, the CNIPA received more than 3 million patent applications in 2023.

Source: BPTO

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