Updates on Official Fees and Services of the Brazilian Patent Office

Starting August 7, 2025, INPI’s official fees will increase by approximately 30%. It is advisable to expedite any patent-related actions that generate administrative fees before this date.
New categories for expedited patent examination (fast-track) include Public Interest and Strategic Justifications.
Within the patent services, two new options are being introduced: (i) Withdrawal of Appeal [Code 298]; and (ii) Withdrawal of Request [Code 299]. Both are exempt from official fees.
Effective September 21, 2025, payment of the grant fees will be optional. If paid, the patent certificate will be issued faster; if not paid, the certificate will be issued after December 20, 2025.
After December 20, 2025, the grant fee will no longer be applicable. In case of a favorable decision, the patent will be granted automatically.
A 50% discount is available for: (i) individuals who do not hold ownership in a company belonging to the sector of the application and are entitled to the discount in their own name; (ii) micro-enterprises, micro-entrepreneurs, and small businesses as defined by Complementary Law No. 123/2006; (iii) simple innovation companies as defined by Complementary Law No. 167/2019; (iv) scientific, technological, and innovation institutions (ICT), as defined by Law No. 10,973/2004; (v) non-profit organizations; and (vi) public entities. These discounts will come into effect on August 7, 2025.

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