Brazilian Patent & Trademark Office issues new ordinance establishing limits for requests for prioritized examination in the telecommunications field
INPI Ordinance No. 07/2026 limits priority examination requests for H04 patent applications to three per month per applicant, aiming to streamline examination procedures and improve processing efficiency.
Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office Expands International Cooperation Through Collaborative Patent Examination Initiatives
INPI Brazil has launched a collaborative patent examination pilot covering selected PCT pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and natural product applications, accelerating substantive examination through enhanced bilateral cooperation with Peru’s INDECOPI and Uruguay’s DNPI.
Latest developments in the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act)
We review some of the features of the AI Act Regulation, coinciding with the activation of transparency and regulatory compliance obligations. The EU postpones the high-risk block.
PCT: Argentina, one step closer
Argentina is moving towards accession to the PCT. The Chamber of Deputies approved accession with a reservation under Chapter II, and the bill now awaits the Senate's final decision.
INPI reforms the administrative procedure for trademark opposition proceedings
INPI’s Resolution 297/2026 modernizes the trademark opposition procedure: it automates notices, consolidates evidence and creates a new final-arguments stage.
Resumed PPH for Electrical Communication Technique (H04)
INPI/BR reopened H04 prioritized examination requests, limited to one per applicant monthly. Exemptions apply to elderly, disabled, seriously ill applicants and startups.
Mexico’s patent examination 2026: four months after the IMPI reform
In March 2026, IMPI reduced patent Office Actions from four to two. Four months later, H&A Mexico examines what practitioners are already seeing — and the questions no one can afford to ignore.
Geopolitical conflicts and military innovation: why strategic patents matter more than ever
Geopolitical tensions are accelerating the development of advanced technologies with both civilian and military applications. In this context, patents are becoming key tools for protecting innovation and maintaining competitiveness.
The BPTO publishes new Guidelines for Examining Patent Applications in the Chemical Field
Following public consultation and review by an INPI working group, Brazil's new guidelines cover patents on known chemical/pharma products with new uses, boosting transparency and predictability.
IP STARS 2026 Ranking Highlights H&A’s Work and Recognises Seven of Its Professionals Individually
The IP STARS 2026 ranking once again highlights H&A as a leading firm in patent and trademark prosecution and litigation in Spain. In addition, Marta Gimeno, Lucía Martín-Sanz Barrachina, Jesús González, Joaquín Abajo, José Luis López, Alfonso Sabán and José María Mora have all received individual recognition.
INPI Resolution 583/25 in Argentina: a radical change in the substantive examination for trademark registration
Following Argentina's state restructuring, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) is rolling out new legal tools to reduce trademark registration timeframes. Among the sweeping changes ahead in trademark procedures, the most notable is the one affecting the substantive examination.
New INPI Resolution (Argentina): a shift in the prior art examination
Resolution INPI P-583/25 limits the substantive examination, advances procedural stages and transfers to rights holders the burden of monitoring trademark conflicts, creating a more opposition-based system.
INPI Resolution 162/2026: New Rules for Recordal of Assignments and Changes of Ownership in Argentina
Resolution INPI 162/2026 modernizes the framework for trademark and patent assignments: eliminates apostille for foreign documents and adopts a sworn statement-based system.
The Brazilian PTO (INPI) publishes rankings of IP asset deposits in 2025
The Brazilian INPI's 2025 report reveals the leading IP applicants in the country. Key findings show the US and China dominating foreign patent filings, with Huawei surpassing Qualcomm for the top spot while public universities drive local R&D. In trademarks, the service and retail sectors lead the domestic market, accompanied by a rising trend of digital influencers and public figures actively securing their brand rights.
Financial Times once again recognises H&A among Europe’s leading patent firms in 2026
The firm has received the highest distinction in the following tables: Chemistry & Pharmacy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotech & Healthcare, Materials & Nanotechnology, and IT & Software.