Are all patent applications subject to substantive examination?
Yes. An examination of the application is conducted together with the respective international classifications, after which a report is prepared within six months from the publication of the notice of application. A patent is granted or rejected according to the examination. If the examination is favorable, a notice will be published in the Macau Official Gazette, to allow for third party opposition. If there is no opposition or rejection of the patent, the patent will be granted.
