In Brazil, once a patent is granted, the patentee must begin commercial exploitation or manufacturing within three years. This requirement ensures that patent rights promote innovation, fair competition, and national industrial development.
On August 7, 2025, Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) will implement a new fee schedule for its services, as established by Ordinance INPI/PR No. 10/2025 and Ordinance GM/MDIC No. 110/2025. This update aims to modernize the country’s…
In June 2025, the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) introduced Ordinance No. 15/2025, establishing—for the first time—a formal framework to assess acquired distinctiveness, also known as secondary meaning, in…
The Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has recently implemented significant measures to simplify and modernize trademark registration processes. These reforms aim to reduce costs and facilitate access to the system for both domestic and international…
