Ritter Advogados

As of August 7, 2025, the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (“INPI”) will make made available the new Trademark Fast-Track Service, aimed at expediting the examination of applications and petitions related to trademark registrations. This measure is part of the INPI 2025 Action Plan and seeks to contribute to strengthening the innovation ecosystem and to the country’s sustainable economic growth.

The new procedure will allow certain trademark applications to be processed more quickly, either due to legal provisions or their strategic relevance to public policies. The request may be submitted by the applicant or by an appointed attorney, and it will be necessary to complete the corresponding form, submit supporting documentation, and, when applicable, pay the specific fee. In cases of co-ownership, all applicants must comply with the required conditions.

INPI has established two distinct modalities for requesting fast-track examination:

1. Legal Priority (free of charge, with no quota limits):

Exempt from fee payment and eligible to request fast-track examination are:

• Individuals aged 60 or older;

• Persons with disabilities;

• Persons affected by serious illness;

• Companies registered under the Inova Simples regime.

2. Strategic Priority (subject to fee and quota limits):

In the situations below, a fee of R$ 890.00 will be charged, and the number of available quotas will be limited:

• Applicants who have filed an opposition based on prior rights;

• Applicants who require registration for the release of public funds;

• Parties involved in judicial proceedings related to the trademark;

• Applications linked to products or services covered by patents under fast-track examination;

• Scientific, Technological and Innovation Institutions (ICTs);

• Participants in INPI mentorship programs through a Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT);

• Cases of public interest or national emergency.

The implementation of the Trademark Fast-Track represents significant progress for the Brazilian trademark system, as it provides greater speed and predictability to procedures, especially benefiting those with urgent or strategic needs.

This measure also reflects the adaptation of the Brazilian trademark system to contemporary challenges, particularly regarding innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

Companies, institutions, and trademark holders should remain attentive to eligibility criteria, deadlines, and the required documentation to ensure the effective use of this new and important mechanism.

Ritter Advogados’ team is available to guide interested parties regarding the feasibility of requesting fast-track examination, as well as to act in all stages of the trademark registration process before the INPI – Brazilian PTO.