On October 20, 2025, Brazil officially submitted its instrument of accession to the Budapest Treaty with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This treaty aims to make deposits of microorganisms internationally recognized for use in patent procedures. Brazil has become the 92nd signatory to the Budapest Treaty, enabling the Brazilian Institute of Industrial Property to serve as an International Depositary Office (IDA) designated by patent applicants.
This means that microbiological samples can be deposited in Brazilian institutions, effectively reducing the costs and hurdles of currently having to send samples abroad. This change is crucial for ensuring sufficient disclosure requirements for patent applications.
Brazil's strategic inclusion will help streamline the patent application process for many international companies and research institutions, particularly in the biotechnology sector. By allowing local institutions to deposit microbial samples, stakeholders will significantly reduce costs and time resources, making this a wise choice for improving patent application efficiency.
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