Dear IP Community,
On July 23, 2025, Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) published its new User Manual on Patent Forfeiture. The manual sets out clear and practical guidance on when and how a patent may be forfeited due to non-use or abuse, as defined in Article 80 of the Brazilian IP Law (Law No. 9.279/1996).
This manual enhances transparency, legal certainty, and responsible patent use in Brazil — reinforcing the system’s social role and alignment with international standards.