i.p. news

     The Brazilian PTO has just released a new electronic system that enables users to receive e-mails with the developments of their trademarks, patents, industrial designs. This is another measure adopted by the PTO to enhance its services to its users. The same system with similar features is already used by some Brazilian Courts, and has represented in benefits for the users (attorneys, in this case).
     There have been a lot of complains about this system by a group of agents/attorneys that represent clients, claiming that such system will eliminate or reduce their follow-up work. Our impression is that such system has no such purpose, and may actually also support agents/attorneys in handling their cases.