Patent Filing in Brazil
File your PCT national phase application in Brazil with the National Institute of Industrial Property (Brazil) (INPI) through AnalystIP, within 30 months from the priority date. Every requirement below is taken from the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide and kept up to date by our team.
When is your national phase deadline in Brazil?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Brazil: key facts
Reinstatement of rights available under 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria.
Summary states None, but fee notes state national fees may be reduced by 50% under certain conditions (Official Ordinance No. 10/25).
Request examination within 36 months from the international filing date.
20 years from the international filing date
Due every year from the 2nd year after the international filing date, within three months of each anniversary.
Utility model protection is available.
Possible
Official fees for patent filing in Brazil
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 17 September 2026. Amounts in BRL. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee (patents) | BRL 260 | Paper filing: 380 |
| First annual fee (patents) | BRL 400 | Due within three months after 24 months from the international filing date, or three months after national phase entry if later; doubled if late |
| Filing fee (utility models) | BRL 260 | Paper filing: 380 |
| First annual fee (utility models) | BRL 240 | |
| Fee for reinstatement of rights | BRL 130 | Paper filing: 200 |
Fee reductions: Summary states None, but fee notes state national fees may be reduced by 50% under certain conditions (Official Ordinance No. 10/25).
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a)); same for Chapter I and II
Translation
At minimum the claims within the Article 22/39(1) time limit; missing parts within the time limit set in an invitation. Under Article 22: description, claims (as filed and as amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): same, amended parts as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights available under 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria; request on Form FQ003 (item 10) within two months after removal of the cause or 12 months after expiry of the time limit, whichever is earlier. Fee: 130 BRL (200 BRL on paper). Restoration of the right of priority not accepted.
Agent and power of attorney
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Brazil; any natural or legal person resident in Brazil, appointed by power of attorney.
Special requirements of the office
- Instrument of assignment if the applicant changed after the international filing date without an IB notification (Form PCT/IB/306), within 60 days after the Article 22/39(1) time limit
- Portuguese translation of the priority document's filing certificate or statement, only if the priority claim affects patentability (within the same 60-day period)
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Brazil (within the same 60-day period)
Other information
- Colour or greyscale drawings accepted (Ordinance No. 14/24)
- Sequence listings for applications filed on or after 1 July 2022 must be in ST.26 XML
- Examination must be requested within 36 months from the international filing date (request for examination fee in Annex BR.I: 870 BRL up to 10 claims, or 570 BRL where INPI was ISA/IPEA)
- Annual fees due from the start of the third year counted from the international filing date
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 17 September 2026.
What you need to file in Brazil
An original power of attorney is required.
Required if the applicant is not the inventor.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | Yes/2 or 12 month |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | 2 Months Extension |
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Amendment filed for Demand (IPRP Chapter II) cannot be filed at the time of filing. However, we can file a Voluntary Amendment together with the prescribed form after filing the Singapore application in line with the amendment as filed for Demand |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Yes/Original Copy of POA |
| Assignment | If applicant is not inventor |
| PPH fee | 950 |
| Office action extension | Yes/generic response with general arguments, which would allow us to postpone a more substantive and detailed reply to a future office action. |
Patent filing in Brazil: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Brazil?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Brazil after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights available under 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria; request on Form FQ003 (item 10) within two months after removal of the cause or 12 months after expiry of the time limit, whichever is earlier. Fee: 130 BRL (200 BRL on paper). Restoration of the right of priority not accepted.
In which language must the application be filed in Brazil?
Portuguese. At minimum the claims within the Article 22/39(1) time limit; missing parts within the time limit set in an invitation. Under Article 22: description, claims (as filed and as amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): same, amended parts as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Brazil?
A local agent is required if the applicant is not resident in Brazil.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
An original power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Brazil?
Summary states None, but fee notes state national fees may be reduced by 50% under certain conditions (Official Ordinance No. 10/25).
How does examination work in Brazil?
Request examination within 36 months from the international filing date.
Is utility model protection available in Brazil?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in Brazil cost?
The cost is the official fees of the patent office plus professional fees. The standard official fees from WIPO are listed on this page; the calculator works out the exact official fees for your application (pages, claims, applicant type) after a quick email check, and our team sends a full quote on request.
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