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.
INPI Brazil Hosts the 2025 IP BRICS ICT Workshop
On August 13th, the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) organized the 2025 edition of the IP BRICS ICT Workshop, a strategic forum that…
On May 13, 2025, during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s official visit to China, Brazil and China signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of intellectual property (IP). These agreements aim…
The Brazilian government has set an ambitious goal: to reduce the average time for patent granting from 6.9 years to 3 years by July 2025, with a target of reaching 2 years by 2026. This initiative is part…
