Trademarks & Industrial Property

Patents

Protection of inventions through patents and utility models. Advisory on registration process, from patentability analysis to grant and rights maintenance.

OA n.º 64089L | OAB/SP n.º 433.599

When it makes sense

  • You developed a new technical invention
  • You want to protect an innovation before disclosing it
  • You need to assess if your invention is patentable
  • You identified patent infringement
  • You want to license or commercialize technology

What is included

Patentability analysis
Prior art search
Coordination with patent agent
Territorial protection strategy
Grant process follow-up
Patent licensing contracts
Guidance on maintenance and annuities
Support in patent disputes

How it works

01

Assessment

Invention analysis and patentability requirements verification.

02

Search

Prior art search to assess novelty.

03

Application

Preparation and filing of patent application.

04

Grant

Follow-up until grant and maintenance management.

Information needed to start

  • Technical description of invention
  • Technical problem solved
  • Advantages over prior art
  • Drawings or diagrams (if applicable)
  • Inventor and holder data
  • Prior disclosures (if any)

Timeframes and influencing factors

Patent process is typically longer than trademarks, potentially taking several years until grant. Accelerated procedures exist in some cases.

Factors that may influence:

  • Technical complexity of invention
  • Protection territory
  • Prior art quality
  • Examiner objections
  • Chosen procedure (national, European, PCT)

Frequently asked questions

Have an invention to protect?

Submit an invention description for patentability analysis and protection strategy.

The information provided is general and does not replace legal advice. Each situation requires its own analysis.

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