The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) obtained a favorable decision from the Federal Court in a lawsuit against two Brazilian private companies: CONPPI – Gestão em Propriedade Industrial Ltda. and Pública Gestão em Negócios Empresariais Ltda. After identifying irregular practices involving the unauthorized use of the BPTO’s name, acronym, and institutional identity.
According to the BPTO, these companies sent electronic messages and bank slips designed to resemble official communications, and improperly accessed administrative proceedings by registering themselves as “interested third parties” to collect user data. The reports were submitted through the BPTO Ombudsman.
Recognizing the risk of harm to the Institute’s reputation and to users of the IP system, the Court granted urgent relief prohibiting the companies from:
- using any identifier associated with the BPTO,
- offering services that fall under the Institute’s exclusive authority,
- and accessing administrative files to gather data.
Failure to comply may result in a daily fine of BRL 10,000 per violation. The case is pending before the 13th Federal Civil Court of São Paulo (Case No. 5033783-32.2025.4.03.6100).
