Intellectual Property (IP) plays a key role in economic and social development worldwide. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), creators and innovators use IP rights to turn ideas into strategic assets, generating economic and social benefits across countries.

In this global scenario, Brazil reported strong results in 2025. According to the December 2025 Industrial Property Monthly Bulletin, released by the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO), both IP filings and grants increased, with record figures in patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and software registrations.

Patent filings reached 29,557 applications, a 6.7% increase compared to 2024, marking the strongest performance since 2016. Trademark filings totaled 504,461 applications, up 7.9%, surpassing the 500,000 mark for the first time in Brazil’s historical series.

Industrial designs recorded 9,872 filings (+35.7%), while software registrations reached 7,236 applications (+36.2%), both achieving historic highs. In addition, the BPTO received 20 Geographical Indication applications and seven integrated circuit topology filings in 2025.

Regarding grants, the Office issued 13,624 patents, 176,559 trademarks, 8,456 industrial designs, and 6,892 software registrations, with industrial design grants more than doubling year-on-year.

The data also highlights the profile of applicants. Individuals accounted for 39% of resident patent filings. In comparison, microentrepreneurs and micro and small enterprises accounted for 48% of trademark applications, underscoring the importance of IP protection for small businesses and individual innovators.

Overall, the figures confirm the positive evolution of Brazil’s IP system, driven by digital transformation, increased innovation demand, and the ongoing modernization of the BPTO, reinforcing Brazil’s position as a relevant jurisdiction for IP protection in Latin America.