Brazil’s intellectual property system recorded significant growth in 2025, according to the December 2025 Industrial Property Monthly Bulletin released by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO).

The figures show a consistent increase in both filings and grants, with record-breaking results across patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and software registrations, reflecting Brazil’s evolving economic and innovation environment.

Patent filings reached 29,557 applications, a 6.7% increase from 2024 and the strongest performance since 2016. The data suggests renewed interest in securing patent protection in Brazil, particularly among companies positioning the country as a strategic market for technology development and industrial operations.

Trademark activity reached an unprecedented level, with 504,461 applications filed in 2025, marking a 7.9% increase and surpassing the 500,000 mark for the first time in Brazil’s history. This growth highlights the increasing importance of brand protection and intangible asset management in the Brazilian market.

Industrial design filings totaled 9,872 applications, a 35.7% increase, while software registrations reached 7,236, a 36.2% increase. Both categories achieved historic records, underscoring the expansion of Brazil’s creative economy, digital industries, and design-driven innovation.

Grant activity also showed strong performance, with 13,624 patents, 176,559 trademarks, 8,456 industrial designs, and 6,892 software registrations granted in 2025. Notably, industrial design grants more than doubled compared to the previous year.

Overall, the data reinforces Brazil’s growing relevance as a jurisdiction for intellectual property protection, offering increased legal certainty and opportunities for companies seeking to safeguard and leverage their IP assets in Latin America.