The Brazil trademark authority is Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial, INPI. Since October 2, 2019, the Madrid Protocol has entered into force in Brazil.
There are two ways to apply for a Brazil trademark: 1. Single country application; 2. Designation of Brazil as one of the applying countries through the Madrid trademark.
The Brazil trademark application period is about 18-36 months. If there are objections and other procedures, and the applicant needs to reply. Therefore, the application period will be extended. Obtain an electronic application receipt about 10 days after the trademark application is submitted to INPI. >> Apply now
Materials required for filing of trademark application in Brazil
1. Individual application: ID card copy with front and back.
Company application: Copy of certificate of incorporation
2. Applicant's name and address with Chinese and English.
3. A clear graphical representation of the trademark
4. Classes of trademark applications and goods / services (※Nice Classification, NCL)
5. Power of attorney
Brazil trademark application process
STEP 1. Application
After submitting the required documents and fees, the application receipt will be obtained in about 10 days.
STEP 2. Announcement and Examination
There will be a 60-day objection period after the application is announced. After the objection period ends, if no one raises an objection, the examiner will conduct an examination; if an objection procedure occurs, the examiner will conduct an examination only after the objection procedure ends.
STEP 3. Registration
After examination, a registration certificate will be issued after the registration fee is paid if the official approves the trademark registration.
※Notices:
1. The trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of registration and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date. The renewed date starts from 12 months before the expiration and is graced to within 6 months after the expiration.
2. If the trademark is not used within 5 years from the date of registration, the interested party may propose a trademark cancellation procedure.
