Resolving Examination Objections

If the 90-day deadline passes without a response, the application is considered definitively archived and cannot generally be revived.

Yes, amending claims to distinguish over cited prior art or address clarity issues is a common and often effective response.

Yes, applicants can file an administrative appeal with INPI if objections remain unresolved through written correspondence.

It varies by case — straightforward inventions may clear examination in one round, while more contested claims can involve several.

No, there is no additional government fee to respond to a technical requirement — only Brealant's professional fee applies.

Common grounds include lack of novelty or inventive step over cited prior art, insufficient disclosure, and clarity or unity-of-invention issues with the claims.

No, this is a statutory deadline and generally cannot be extended, so it's important to instruct Brealant promptly once an office action issues.

Non-resident applicants must be represented by a locally domiciled attorney or agent before INPI, which Brealant provides.

It often does, since PPH applications are examined against claims already found allowable by a partner office, though Brazilian requirements must still be met.

Yes, a preliminary opinion invites a response to resolve the objections, while a final rejection follows if those objections aren't overcome, opening the route to an administrative appeal.