Recently, Brazil's National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) officially promulgated the new service fee schedule through the INPI/PR Ordinance No. 10/2025. The new regulations will come into effect on August 7, 2025, with some adjustments to be implemented in stages until the end of 2025. The revision aims to streamline processes, reduce administrative costs, and expand support for vulnerable groups and innovative entities.
In terms of fee reduction and exemption policies, targeted support is provided for specific services. Economically disadvantaged natural persons (who need to be registered in the federal unified database) and individuals with disabilities (who need to hold a disability certificate issued by the federal government) are eligible for a 100% fee waiver. A 50% fee discount is available for individuals (who do not hold shares in relevant industry enterprises and whose enterprises themselves are not eligible for discounts), micro and small enterprises and self-employed individuals (as stipulated in Law Complementary No. 123/2006), innovative enterprises (as stipulated in Law Complementary No. 167/2019), scientific research institutions (ICT), non-profit organizations, and public institutions (only for their own affairs). These fee reduction and exemption policies apply to 18 core services, including patent applications (code 200) and trademark registrations (codes 389 and 394). This adjustment follows an international benchmarking analysis, where the discount rate for some services has been reduced from 60% to 50% to balance fiscal sustainability.
Service codes have also undergone corresponding adjustments. New service codes and descriptions have been added. In the patent field, codes 298 (abandonment of appeal) and 299 (abandonment of application) have been added. In the trademark field, codes 3019 (free priority examination), 3020 (policy priority examination), 3021 (trademark distinctiveness certificate), and 3022 (restrictive opposition) have been added. In the contract field, codes 441 (application for unsealing) and 442 (certificate change) have been added. Meanwhile, 12 outdated service codes, such as 116 (industrial design search certificate), 219 (patent progress certificate), and 825 (certified copy), have been deleted. The descriptions of codes 258 (abandonment of patent application), 263 (free priority examination), and 407 (registration of additional contract clauses) have been revised to make them clearer.
In terms of automated processes, INPI is actively promoting the acceleration of patent and trademark approvals. The automatic issuance of patent certificates (codes 212 and 213) will take effect on September 20, 2025. At that time, the separate payment link will be eliminated, and patent certificates will be issued automatically and free of charge after approval, avoiding the loss of rights due to non-payment of fees. The consolidation of fees for the first ten-year validity period of trademarks (codes 372, 373, and 3012) will also take effect on September 20, 2025. The fees for the first ten years will be incorporated into the initial application fees (codes 389, 394, and 3011), and the certificates will be issued automatically. Taking trademark registration as an example, the registration fee (including the first ten years) for users without discounts will be reduced from 1,100 reais to 880 reais. This move aims to reduce bureaucratic processes, lower the risk of rights loss, and align with international standards.
The fee policy adjustment also involves staged price adjustments. Patent service fees have generally increased. The electronic submission fee for patent applications has risen from 175 reais to 260 reais (an increase of 48.6%), and the annual patent fees for the 3rd - 5th years have increased from 780 reais to 1,000 reais (an increase of 28.2%). For trademark services, there are both increases and decreases. A new fee of 890 reais has been added for priority examinations, while the fee for international trademark applications has been reduced by 31%. For contract and industrial design services, most contract registration fees have increased by approximately 48.9%, and the registration fee for industrial designs has risen from 235 reais to 350 reais (an increase of 48.9%). The overall trend shows an average price increase of 24.1%, but the actual costs of some services have decreased due to process optimization or fee consolidation.
In terms of the transition period and refund mechanisms, for patents, applications approved before September 20, 2025, need to pay fees according to the old regulations. After that date, approved applications will be exempt from fees automatically, and refunds can be applied for in case of mistaken payments. For trademarks, applications submitted before September 20, 2025, need to pay the fees for the first ten years separately, and the fees will be consolidated thereafter.
This policy adjustment is expected to have positive impacts in multiple aspects. By automating processes, it will reduce administrative burdens and shorten the approval cycle. By increasing support for vulnerable groups and small and micro enterprises, it will stimulate market vitality and support innovative and inclusive development. At the same time, it will avoid the loss of rights due to procedural oversights and enhance the legal security and credibility of intellectual property protection.
Information source: https://www.gov.br/inpi/pt-br/central-de-conteudo/noticias/inpi-fixa-descontos-para-a-nova-tabela-de-retribuicoes-pelos-seus-servicos
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