Comprehensive Summary of INPI Reforms – 2025

Comprehensive Summary of INPI Reforms – 2025

This page provides a detailed summary of the key updates introduced by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) under its 2025 Reform Plan. The reforms aim to streamline trademark and patent procedures, reduce bureaucratic burdens, and align with international standards.

Key Dates

• August 7, 2025: Implementation of most new service values and regulatory updates.
• September 20, 2025: Automatic and free issuance of trademark registration certificates and first decade maintenance.
• December 20, 2025: Automatic and free issuance of patent letters and addition certificates.

New Fee Schedule Structure

Key Procedural Changes

• Trademark Filing: Codes 389 and 394 now include free automatic registration certificates upon approval.
• First Decade Validity and Certificate: Free and automatic for applicable trademarks (codes 372, 373, 3012).
• Patent Grants: Issued automatically without payment post-approval (codes 212, 213).
• Additional Charges for Bulk Contracts: New codes introduced for groups exceeding 15 filings.

❌ GRU Payments and Refunds

Service fee slips (GRUs) paid before August 7, 2025, using previous values will not be accepted post-implementation date. No refunds will be granted for prematurely paid GRUs.

Eligibility for Discounts

Automatic discount validation for individuals with disabilities or economic hardship through national registries (Cadastro Único, Federal Disability Register).

✅ Key Benefits to Applicants

• Significant reduction in costs (up to 40%).
• Faster and simplified processing of applications.
• Elimination of certificate issuance risk due to non-payment.
• Enhanced alignment with international IP office procedures.

Additional Notes

Applicants are advised to monitor official communications and ensure timely updates to their INPI profiles to benefit from the new rules. All services must comply with updated procedural protocols from their respective effective dates.