Update Ownership on the Patent Register

It isn't required for the transfer to be valid between the parties, but recording it is important for the new owner to be recognised and to protect their position against third parties.

Yes, both pending applications and granted patents can be assigned.

INPI requires documentary evidence of the transfer, such as a signed deed of assignment, often with notarisation and legalisation requirements for foreign documents.

Yes, we regularly coordinate Brazilian recordals alongside assignments of corresponding patents in other jurisdictions.

Once properly executed documentation is filed, INPI typically records the change of ownership within a few months, depending on its processing workload.

Brealant quotes a fixed professional fee for recordal, in addition to INPI's official recordal fee, once we've reviewed the transfer documentation.

An assignment transfers ownership of the patent itself, while a licence grants usage rights while the original owner retains title — both can be recorded with INPI.

Recordal isn't required for the assignment to be valid between the parties, but an unrecorded transfer can create difficulties establishing standing to sue or collect damages.

Yes, a patent can be pledged as security for a loan, and this type of encumbrance can also be recorded with INPI to protect the lender's position.

A signed deed of assignment from the inventor, often alongside the original employment or invention assignment agreement, is typically required to support the recordal.