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Translations
The requirement for high quality translations is an
increasingly important feature of today's international market-place.
Accurate translations are essential, not simply to enhance the image
and credibility of your company, but also to avoid potentially expensive
misunderstandings. In this context, developing a productive relationship
with a reliable provider of language services is a crucial factor
in maximizing your potential in overseas markets. M. J. Zanon
- Intellectual Property Lawyer, Translations, Trademark & Patents
is ideally suited to fulfil that role.
Patents
The Brazilian legislation guarantees the grant of patents of invention
and of and utility model.
Inventions and utility models are considered to be new when they
are not part of the state of the art. Typically, inventions include
new machines, new industrial processes, new chemical compounds,
etc.
A utility model represents a creation of practical use. In most
cases it results from the further development of known objects or
tools so they can have a better use or practicality. Typical examples
are tools and domestic utensils.
A patent of invention will have a term of 20 years and a utility
model patent a term of 15 years, counted from the filing date. A
term will not be less than 10 years for patents of invention and
7 years for utility model patents, counted from grant, except when
INPI - National Institute of Industrial Property - is prevented
from proceeding with the examination as to the merit of the application.
A patent application is subject to an administrative process at
INPI. This process includes performance of a search and elaboration
of a report about its patentability.
A valid patent will only be granted if the invention or the utility
model fulfils the legal requirements and does not fall within some
of the patentability prohibitions.
Our services include:
• Patent searches;
• Patent surveillance;
• Drafting of new applications;
• Filing and prosecuting patent applications;
• Annuity payments;
• Analysis of infringement;
• Several actions.
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