Everything You Need to Know About the New INPI Fees in 2025

The new fees from the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) will take effect on August 7, 2025. These changes aim to modernize processes and expand social inclusion within Brazil's intellectual property system. However, it is important to note that fees will also increase for many services, reflecting the INPI's efforts to keep up with the costs of modernizing and maintaining its systems.

🔍 Main Changes

1. New Services for Trademarks

   • Priority processing for trademarks eligible for fee exemption: Trademarks meeting specific criteria, such as social impact projects or innovative small businesses, can request priority processing without cost.

   • Priority processing for trademarks due to strategic or public policy reasons: Projects with significant impact on public policies or strategic industries can benefit from faster processing times, enhancing their competitive advantage.

   • Submission of documents to prove acquired distinctiveness: This allows applicants to provide evidence that their trademark has acquired distinctiveness through continuous and intensive use, potentially overcoming initial objections.

   • Opposition with limited claims based on third-party registered trademarks: Focused opposition limited to existing registered rights, streamlining the process and reducing unnecessary disputes.

     
     

2. Updated fees for patent and industrial design applications.

   • The fees for patents and industrial designs will also increase, reflecting the rising costs of managing and protecting these rights, while supporting the transition to a more digital and modernized system.

     
     

3. Support for small entrepreneurs, individuals, and micro-enterprises.

   • Small businesses, micro-enterprises, and individuals will continue to benefit from reduced fees, but with new criteria for eligibility, emphasizing the importance of social inclusion within the IP system.

These changes mark a significant step towards modernizing the Brazilian intellectual property system. While fees are increasing, the new service options provide faster and more efficient pathways for securing rights. If you are a business owner, inventor, or creator, now is the time to review your IP protection strategies to prepare for the upcoming changes.