INPI releases top intellectual property applications of 2024

The Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has released a ranking of the top applicants for patents, trademarks, industrial designs and programme computers in Brazil.

An examination of the most significant developments in innovation within the nation is recommended.

Patents of Invention – Residents

Top 50 Residents – 1.995 requests

• 70% are universities and publics institutes
• 1^st place: in the automotive sector
• 2^nd place: in the oil and gas sector
• 3^rd and 4^th places: public universities from the state of Paraíba
• 2 individual inventors from the education sector are also part of the ranking

Profile of applicants – Residents Patents

Public education and research institutions play a central role:

• 66% of the Top50 are universities and public institutes.

Corporate highlights include:

• Automotives
• Oil and Gas
• Education and Independent Innovation

Patents of Invention – Non-Residents

Top 50 non-residents – 5.555 requests

• USA: 32%
• China: 14%
• Highlights also in Europe and Asia

Main sectors:

• IT equipment
• Chemical and pharmaceutical products
• Telecommunications

Trademarks – Residents

• High sector diversity among Top 50
• Retail trade
• Construction and Pharmaceutical Industrie
• 1^st place: company led by a digital influencer

Emerging sectors:

• Agribusiness and Biotechnology
• Gambling
• Image and reputation management

Trademarks – Non-Residents

• Less dominance than in patents
• Top 50 applicants 2.881 trademarks (0,6% of the total)
• USA and China combined – 1.256 marks
• 21 countries represented

Main sectors:

• Chemicals
• Gambling
• Administration services

Industrial designs – Residents

Top 50 residents – 1.746 requests

Diverse profiles including companies, individuals and public institutions

• 1^st place: footwear sector
• 2^nd place: independent designer
• 3^rd place: administrative sector

Main sectors:

• Mobile devices
• Toys
• Home Appliances
• Fashion

*The INPI considers only the first applicant in each design request due to methodological limitations.

8° – Industrial Design – Non-Resident

Top50 non-residents – 867 requests

• 70% are multinational companies from the automotive, technology, and consumer goods sectors.
• USA and China together added up 430 deposits
• Companies from 18 countries represented

Main sectors:

• Automotive
• Electronics and Consumer Tech
• Fashion and Footwear

Computer Program

Top 50 Resident – 1.738 requests

• Over 70% of the Top 50 are public institutions
• Universities and Federal Institute lead the rankings
• Individual inventors and startups are also represented

Main Profile Institutional

• Educational and research institutions (federal and state)
• Software and semiconductors companies
• Entrepreneurs and independents inventors

Innovation and Intellectual Property in 2024

• Patents: led by academy and strategic industries
• Marks: diversity and new market trends
• Computer Program: growth driven by university, startup and inventors.
• Industrial Designs: focus on aesthetic innovation, with strong presence in fashion, mobile and appliances sectors.
• Strong international presence in Patents
• Brazilian companies show leadership in Trademarks filings.

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