Guatemala’s Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) with the USPTO: A practitioner’s guide
The analysis distinguishes accelerated examination from automatic grant and highlights the continued application of Guatemalan standards on patentability, format, clarity, and excluded subject matter. It outlines key elements of an effective APG dossier, including a detailed claim correspondence table, evidence of U.S. grant, conservative and precise translations, and compliant local documentation.
Recent Developments in Latin American IP Legislations: Updates in Mexico and Argentina
The article shows some developments in Latinamerican IP legilations and procedures.
Chile: a new member of Global PPH
Chile joins Global PPH from July 2020
BPTO finishes the suspension of procedural deadlines
After the inactive period caused by Covid-19, Brazilian INPI finishes the suspension of procedural deadlines on June 1st.