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Valdir Bhering

Patent Specialist

Daniel Law

Valdir Bhering is a patent specialist with Daniel Law specializing in Engineering and Industrial Design. With experience in IP since 2016, Valdir works upon prosecution of applications with the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office, focused on technical activities. His experience includes analysis, communication and response of office actions, as well as drafting patent applications, prior art searches, elaboration of technical opinions of patentability, infraction and Freedom to operate (FTO).

Recent Articles by Valdir Bhering

Patents for AI Inventions: A Comparison of Requirements in Brazil, the United States and Europe

Innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and everyday life. Given its growing importance, many jurisdictions, including Brazil, the United States, and Europe, are establishing specific guidelines to legally protect AI inventions. Although each region seeks to protect innovation, the approaches differ significantly, particularly regarding patentability requirements, inventiveness, and technical disclosure.

Wi-Fi 7: Patent Opportunities and the Impact on Intellectual Property in the Technology Sector

In the context of technological evolution, internet connectivity is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the arrival of Wi-Fi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be, officially launched in January 2024. This new wireless network standard promises to redefine how people and businesses in Brazil and around the world access and use the internet, announcing a new era of enhanced connectivity and unprecedented features. Brazil, currently ranked 28th in the global broadband connections ranking with an average download speed of 166.42 Mbps, is already making significant strides in connectivity, with Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, which are the precursors to Wi-Fi 7, being offered by many operators in the country.