INPI announces procedures for patent appeal examination

On August 28th, the INPI announced the procedure for the technical examination of patent applications under appeal. The document provides clear guidelines for drafting technical opinions in appeal cases involving patents, utility models, and certificates of addition, following a first instance denial.

Standardizing documents in the technical examination process is crucial to guarantee consistency and clarity in INPI decisions. By implementing a standardized system, the institute aims to align procedures among its examiners, reducing interpretative discrepancies and making the process more transparent and predictable for applicants. This alignment with the Document Standardization Manual (GEQU-GDS-MN-0001) contributes to more uniform opinions, facilitating understanding of the decisions among professionals and companies involved in the processes.

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