The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has announced updates to the Industrial Design and Geographical Indication Guidelines, effective as of August 8, 2025. These changes follow the implementation of the new Fee Schedule established by INPI/PR Ordinance No. 10/2025, and include a new discount policy and the replacement of traditional paper copies with digital copies, modernizing and streamlining procedures. An exception applies to the priority claim process in industrial design applications, where official paper copies may still be requested.

These updates aim to improve procedural efficiency and align Brazil’s industrial property system with modern, sustainable practices. For further details, stakeholders can access the Industrial Design Guidelines Updates and Geographical Indication Guidelines Updates directly on BPTO’s website.