The new fee schedule of the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) will come into effect on August 7, 2025, as established by Ordinance GM/MDIC No. 110/2025 and INPI/PR Ordinance No. 10/2025. The update brings an average increase of 24.1% in fees, with significant impact on various services related to trademark and patent registrations.

BPTO has announced that some changes will require more extensive adjustments to its IT systems and will be implemented gradually. For example, starting December 20, 2025, the automation of the issuance of patent letters and certificates of addition of invention will be available free of charge, both within the ordinary and the extraordinary timeframes. This measure aims to avoid definitive shelving due to non-payment.

For trademark registration applications, cases that are granted as of September 20, 2025, will follow the automated issuance process for the Registration Certificate.

In addition to the fee adjustments, the rules for discounts and exemptions have been redefined. A 50% discount on fees for certain services will be granted to the following entities:

• Individuals (provided they do not hold participation in a company operating in the corresponding field);
• Micro-enterprises, individual micro-entrepreneurs (MEIs), and small businesses, as defined by Complementary Law No. 123/2006;
• Simple innovation companies (Complementary Law No. 167/2019);
• Scientific, technological, and innovation institutions (ICTs – Law No. 10.973/2004);
• Non-profit entities and national public bodies.

Additionally, a 100% discount (full exemption) will apply to specific filing services for individuals in situations of economic hardship and people with disabilities (PwD).

It is important to note that in cases of co-ownership, the discount will only be applied if all applicants meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above.

The BPTO further highlights that the automation of trademark and patent procedures, eliminating the need for additional payments and preventing case abandonment due to missed payments, is intended to reduce bureaucracy, prevent the loss of rights due to oversights, and accelerate the formalization of trademarks and patents.

Moreover, a new type of opposition will be introduced, with arguments strictly limited to the violation of a third party’s registered trademark, offered at a lower fee compared to the broader opposition category.

Lastly, the BPTO has incorporated into its trademark services the option to request expedited examination at no cost, based on strategic or public policy grounds, following the same approach currently applied to patent applications.

We are available to provide specific guidance and to assess the impact of these changes on your business. For questions or further information, please contact our firm at diblasi@diblasi.com.br.