The Uruguayan Patent and Trademark Office (DNPI) has now issued its first regulation which establishes the initial legal framework for PCT applications in Uruguay. This follows its accession to the PCT with effect from 7 January 2025. We summarise the main points established so far.

Uruguay will deposit its instrument of accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty on 7 October 2024, and the agreement will enter into force 3 months later, on 7 January 2025.  This accession to the PCT represents a culmination of the country’s efforts to support locally generated inventions, foster investment, create new business opportunities, and elevate Uruguay’s position in the international patent arena.