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Translations of Brazilian IP Rules
12/09/2025
Guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications – Block II – Patentability
Full pdf version of the English translation available here. MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRY, COMMERCE, AND SERVICES NATIONAL...
IP Insights
09/09/2025
Brazil – Grace Periods under the Industrial Property Law (Law No. 9,279/96)
Modality Grace Period Legal Basis Triggering Event Consequences of Missing the Deadline Patent of Invention 12 months Art. 12, LPI...
Translations of Brazilian IP Rules
08/09/2025
Ordinance INPI DIRPA nº 16 – Guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications – Content of the Patent Application.
Full pdf version of the English translation available here. ORDINANCE /INPI /DIRPA No. 16, OF 2 SEPTEMBER 2024 ...
Translations of Brazilian IP Rules
08/09/2025
Ordinance INPI nº 411 – Guidelines for the Examination of Patent Applications involving Computer-Implemented Inventions
Full pdf version of the English translation available here. ORDINANCE/INPI/PR No. 411, OF 23 DECEMBER 2020 Establishes the...
Translations of Brazilian IP Rules
08/09/2025
English Translation of the Table of Notice Codes – INPI
Full pdf version of the English translation available here. Designated or Elected International PCT/BR Application 1.1 International PCT Application Published....
IP Insights
04/09/2025
Major changes will reshape trademark procedures in Brazil until the end of 2025!
Por Daniela Fasoli – The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (TMO) is rolling out several important updates until the end...
Client Alert
25/08/2025
BRPTO opens a public consultation on artificial intelligence-related patent applications.
On August 18, 2025, the Brazilian Patent and Trademarks Office (BPTO) published a Consultation No. 3/2025, in Federal Official Gazette...
Translations of Brazilian IP Rules
24/08/2025
Draft of Guidelines – AI – Public Consultation – Translation Simoes IP Brazil
Draft of Guidelines – AI – Public Consultation – Translation Simoes IP Brazil
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15/07/2025
INPI launches the Patent Forfeiture Manual
Author Patrícia Rizel On July 1st, 2025, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) promulgated the RPI2843 manual concerning the...
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15/07/2025
Brazil and China sign memorandums to enhance IP protection
On May 13, 2025, Brazil and China strengthened their cooperation in the field of industrial property. The formalisation of this...
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15/07/2025
Brazilian Geographical Indications to gain protection in European countries
During the 66th MERCOSUR staff meeting, officials announced that Brazilian geographical indications, including but not limited to cheese, coffee, cachaça,...
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15/07/2025
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...
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15/07/2025
INPI publishes Ordinance No. 15/2025 with new rules for trademark recognition
In order to register a trademark with the INPI, it must be distinctive. By this it is meant that it...
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15/07/2025
Announcement of the Fast-Track Trademark Examination
As a component of the INPI Action Plan 2025, the Institute is scheduled to initiate a novel service, designated as...
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07/07/2025
Brazil joins the Budapest Treaty
Author Patrícia Rizel On last June 24th, Legislative Decree 174/25 was approved, formalizing Brazil’s adhesion to the Budapest Treaty. The...