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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Brazil

Who registers trademarks in Brazil, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Brazil are registered with the Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI); the official application fee is BRL 880 per class, and third parties can oppose within 60 days from publication of the application in the RPI. A registration lasts 10 years from the registration date and can be renewed. Brazil can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
INPI
Official fee
BRL 880 / class
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2019
Opposition
60 days from publication of the application in …
Protection
10 years from registration date

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Official fees in Brazil

Official feeAmount
Application, pre-approved specification of goods/services (per class, code 389)
50% reduction (R$ 440) for eligible individuals, micro/small companies, non-profits and public bodies; covers the first 10-year term and certificate		BRL 880
Application, free-text specification (per class, code 394)
50% reduction (R$ 860) for eligible applicants		BRL 1,720
Grant and certificate for first 10-year term (codes 372/373)
No separate grant fee under the current table		BRL 0
Renewal, ordinary period (per class, code 374)
R$ 500 for eligible applicants		BRL 1,000
Renewal, extraordinary (grace) period (per class, code 375)
R$ 1,000 for eligible applicants		BRL 2,000
Opposition (per class, code 332)
R$ 260 for eligible applicants		BRL 520

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2025-12). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Brazil

  1. Search the INPI trademark database for earlier identical or similar marks.
  2. Register with INPI's online system and pay the filing fee (GRU) for each class before filing.
  3. File the application electronically through INPI's e-Marcas system, choosing a pre-approved or free-text specification.
  4. INPI carries out a formal check and publishes the application in the Revista da Propriedade Industrial (RPI).
  5. Third parties have 60 days from publication to file an opposition.
  6. INPI examines the application on the merits and publishes its decision in the RPI.
  7. Once granted, the registration is valid for 10 years from the grant date.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: INPI examines applications for formalities and on substantive (absolute and relative) grounds; no general official timeframe is stated for national applications. For Madrid designations INPI has 18 months to issue a first decision.
  • Publication: Revista da Propriedade Industrial (RPI), INPI's official weekly gazette
  • Opposition period: 60 days from publication of the application in the RPI

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the registration date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: Renewal must be requested in the last year of the term; it can still be filed within the 6 months after expiry on payment of an additional fee.
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Applicants domiciled abroad must appoint and maintain a duly qualified representative (procurador) domiciled in Brazil with powers to receive service (LPI art. 217).
  • Power of attorney: A power of attorney is required when acting through a representative; it can be filed after the application, within 60 days of the first act (LPI art. 216). Whether notarisation or apostille is needed was not confirmed from an official source (a secondary source says it may be, depending on the jurisdiction).
  • Language: Portuguese

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Brazil can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Brazil is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2019). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes). Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Brazil compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Brazil

  • From the August 2025 fee reform, the filing fee includes the first 10-year protection term and certificate, so there is no separate grant fee.
  • Individuals, micro and small companies, non-profit entities and public bodies can obtain a 50% reduction on most trademark fees.
  • A person who used an identical or similar mark in good faith in Brazil for at least 6 months before the filing or priority date has a right of precedence over the registration (LPI art. 129, para. 1).
  • A registration can be cancelled for non-use at the request of any interested party once 5 years have passed since grant.
  • Madrid designations of Brazil that are not examined within 18 months are deemed accepted.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Brazil?
INPI's filing fee is R$ 880 per class with a pre-approved specification or R$ 1,720 per class with a free-text specification, which now includes the first 10-year term. Eligible individuals and small companies pay 50% of these amounts.
Is Brazil part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol entered into force for Brazil on 2 October 2019.
How long does a trademark last in Brazil?
A Brazilian registration lasts 10 years from the grant date and can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods. Renewal is filed in the last year of the term, or within 6 months after expiry with an additional fee.
How long is the opposition period for trademarks in Brazil?
Third parties have 60 days from publication of the application in the Revista da Propriedade Industrial (RPI) to oppose it.
Do foreign companies need a local agent to register a trademark in Brazil?
Yes. Applicants domiciled abroad must appoint a representative domiciled in Brazil who can receive service on their behalf.
Can a Brazilian trademark be cancelled for non-use?
Yes. Any interested party can request cancellation if the mark has not been used in Brazil for 5 years after grant.