Clarifications on the application of the 2nd edition of the Industrial Designs Manual

Summary:

The Brazilian National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) has implemented the 2nd edition of the Industrial Design Manual, as per Portaria INPI/PR nu00ba 36/2023, effective as of October 2, 2023. Key points include:

The initial examination of industrial design registration applications will be conducted based on the prevailing norm at the time of examination, regardless of the deposit date.
The examination of compliance with requirements will also be conducted based on the prevailing norm at the time of examination, independent of the publication date of the requirement or the date of the compliance application.
Previously submitted drawings, photographs, and data can be reused if they comply with the prevailing norm, but do not preclude the publication of new requirements to address non-compliant aspects.
Applications with administrative appeals will be re-examined based on the prevailing norm, independent of the deposit date.
* Once re-examined, such applications may be subject to new requirements and, if non-compliant, will be archived definitively after 60 days, as per Article 106, paragraph 3, of the Brazilian Industrial Property Law.

Please note that this summary is a condensed version of the original document and provides a brief overview of the key points.