Arquivos do Mês: May 2026

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) recently hosted representatives from the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) to discuss new joint initiatives and reinforce bilateral cooperation in intellectual property.

This partnership, established in 2007, remains a key pillar in strengthening Brazil’s IP system and its global integration.

Strategic priorities through 2027

The meeting outlined key initiatives with direct impact on the innovation ecosystem:

• Joint activity plan through 2027
• Advancements in digitalization and data usage
• IP-based financing initiatives
• Promotion of the Brazilian IP system to foreign companies
• Short-term technical cooperation projects

These priorities highlight IP as a strategic tool for economic development.

Impact for international companies

Enhanced cooperation between Brazil and the UK brings relevant implications for foreign businesses:

• Greater institutional alignment and predictability
• Improved environment for IP protection
• Increased support for innovation and technology transfer
• Strengthened legal certainty

Additionally, efforts to promote Brazil’s IP system may attract foreign companies seeking to enter or expand in the Brazilian market.

Institutional modernization and efficiency

Cooperation with the UK IPO also contributes to:

• Institutional modernization
• Improved internal processes
• Increased efficiency in IP examination

International partnerships have historically played a key role in enhancing Brazil’s IP framework.

IP as a driver of global competitiveness

This initiative reinforces a broader trend: intellectual property is central to innovation strategies and global competitiveness.

It supports:

• Brazil’s integration into the global IP ecosystem
• Stronger protection frameworks
• Increased attractiveness for foreign investment

The strengthened relationship between Brazil and the UK signals a positive step toward a more robust and internationally aligned IP environment in Brazil.

For global companies, this represents both opportunity and strategic relevance.

Tavares IP supports international companies in navigating Brazil’s IP system. Contact us to develop your protection and market-entry strategy.

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published today, May 19, 2026, in Official Gazette No. 2889, Ordinance #69/2026. This ordinance establishes a transitional rule applicable to the examination of industrial design applications, mitigating potential conflicts arising from the implementation of the second edition of the Industrial Design Manual.

Protection of rights: Pending applications filed up to December 1, 2023 (60 days after the entry into force of the second edition of the Manual) will be assessed under the guidelines of the first edition, provided that the application of current rules could result in prejudice to the claimed protection.

Ongoing petitions: This transitional regime also applies to responses to office actions that are pending BPTO’s analysis, provided that the underlying technical OA was issued during the term of the first edition of the Manual.

This measure ensures enhanced legal certainty and predictability for both domestic and international applicants managing active portfolios in Brazil. Our technical team is available to evaluate the specific impacts of this ordinance on our clients’ assets.

For further information, please contact patents@tavaresoffice.com.br.