Patent Renewal in Brazil

Keep Your Granted Patent in Force

A granted Brazilian patent requires ongoing annuity payments to stay in force for its full term. Our team at Brealant tracks your annuity dates and manages payment so your rights never lapse.

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Essential Guide to Patent Renewal in Brazil

Protecting Your Patent with Brealant's Expertise

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Legal Definition of Patent Renewal
Renewal, or annuity payments (anuidades), are annual fees due to INPI under Law No. 9,279/1996, starting from the third year of the filing date and continuing throughout the patent's life.
Grace Period Only
The 6-month grace period is the outer limit — after that, restoration options are very limited.
Doesn't Extend the Term
Renewal maintains the patent within its existing term; it doesn't extend the 20-year (or 15-year, for utility models) term.

A Hassle-Free Patent Renewal Journey with Brealant

Contact
Reach out to Brealant to set up annuity tracking for your Brazilian patent portfolio.
Search
We confirm the patent's current status and annuity due date.
Quote
Receive a fixed-fee quote for managing your renewals.
Pay
Proceed with secure payment for the official annuity fee and our professional fee.
File
Brealant submits the annuity payment to INPI on your behalf.
Wait
INPI processes the payment and updates the register.
Response
You receive confirmation once the annuity is recorded.

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Clear, Simple Steps to Renew Your Patent

In Brazil, annuity fees fall due annually from the 3rd year of the filing date through to the end of the patent's term. INPI allows payment within the 6 months before the due date, with a further 6-month grace period after, subject to a surcharge.

Safeguarding Your Patent in Brazil — With Brealant by Your Side

Missing an annuity payment, including the grace period, causes the application or patent to lapse, generally without restoration options. Brealant's centralised tracking removes this risk, especially for businesses managing multiple patents or jurisdictions, and given how long Brazilian applications can remain pending before grant.

Limitations

What Renewal Cannot Do

Renewal keeps a patent in force, but it has boundaries

No Substantive Changes
Renewal cannot be used to change the claims or scope of the granted patent.
Grace Period Only
The 6-month grace period is the outer limit — after that, restoration options are very limited.
Doesn't Extend the Term
Renewal maintains the patent within its existing term; it doesn't extend the 20-year (or 15-year, for utility models) term.
Doesn't Prevent Challenge
A renewed patent can still be challenged for validity through nullity proceedings.
Ownership Must Be Current
Renewal doesn't update ownership records — an assignment must be separately recorded if the owner has changed.

Brealant reviews your patent's status as part of every renewal to flag any of these issues early.

What a Patent Renewal Protects

Renewal keeps the full benefit of your grant in place, including

Exclusive Rights
Your continued exclusive right to make, use, and sell the invention across Brazil.
Licensing Revenue
The ongoing basis for any existing or future licensing arrangements.
Enforcement Standing
Your ability to take infringement action based on a patent that remains in force.
Commercial Value
The market value of your patent as a business and investment asset.

Renewal is a simple, recurring step that preserves everything your grant achieved.

Timeline for Patent Renewal in Brazil

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Renewal follows a predictable, date-driven schedule

Annuity Window Opens
INPI allows annuity payment within the 6 months before each annual due date.
Reminder & Instruction
Brealant notifies you well ahead of each annual deadline.
Filing & Payment
The annuity fee is submitted to INPI.
Grace Period (If Needed)
A further 6-month window after the due date remains available, with a surcharge.

Annuity fees fall due annually from the 3rd year of the filing date through to the end of the patent's term.

Understanding Patent Renewal Costs in Brazil — Simplified with Brealant

Annuity fees increase in tiers over the patent's life

Official Filing Fees
INPI's annuity fees are tiered and generally increase as the patent term progresses, plus a surcharge applies during the grace period.
Professional fees
INPI's annuity fees are tiered and generally increase as the patent term progresses, plus a surcharge applies during the grace period.

Ask us for a quote covering your full patent portfolio's annuity schedule.

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Continued Patent Protection in in Brazil — Supported by Brealant

Beyond renewal, Brealant supports ongoing monitoring, licensing, and enforcement, so your granted patent keeps generating value for your business across its full term.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do Brazilian patent annuity fees start?

From the 3rd year of the filing date, payable annually thereafter, whether or not the patent has yet been granted.

What happens if I miss an annuity deadline?

You have a 6-month grace period with a surcharge; after that, the application or patent lapses and rights are lost.

Do annuity fees increase over the patent's life?

Yes, INPI's annuity fees are tiered and generally increase as the patent term progresses.

What happens to unpaid annuities if my patent is still pending?

Annuities continue to accrue while the application is pending and must be paid, with any applicable retroactive amounts, once the patent is granted.

How long does a standard Brazilian patent last if renewed continuously?

Up to 20 years from the filing date for invention patents (with a minimum of 10 years from grant), provided all annuity fees are paid on time.

Are there reduced annuity fees for individual inventors or small businesses?

Yes, INPI offers discounted annuity fees for individual inventors, micro and small enterprises, and certain non-profit and research institutions.

Do I need to prove my patent is being used in Brazil to keep it in force?

No, Brazil doesn't impose a general working requirement tied to annuity payment, though non-working can become relevant if a compulsory licence is later sought against your patent.

Can Brealant manage annuities for an entire international patent family, not just Brazil?

Yes, we can coordinate renewal and annuity deadlines across your full patent family alongside Brazil.

Can a licensee pay the annuity fees instead of the patent owner?

Yes, annuity payments can be made by any party on the owner's behalf, including a licensee, provided they're properly applied to the correct case.

What happens if a patent lapses outside the grace period?

Once the grace period passes without payment, the patent lapses permanently and cannot generally be revived, so annuity tracking is essential.