Bring Your International Application Into Brazil

30 months from the earliest priority date of your PCT application.

Yes, non-residents must appoint an attorney or agent domiciled in Brazil to represent them before INPI, which Brealant provides.

Sometimes — claims that were acceptable internationally can require adaptation to meet Brazilian examination practice, which we assess on entry.

Yes, a full Portuguese-language translation of the specification is required as part of the national phase entry.

Restoration options are very limited and not guaranteed, so it's important to instruct Brealant well before the 30-month deadline.

Yes, INPI runs PPH agreements and pilot programs with a number of patent offices, which can accelerate examination for applications that qualify.

Costs include INPI's national phase entry fee and translation costs, plus Brealant's professional fee, which we quote before the 30-month deadline.

INPI conducts a formalities check, then the application proceeds toward publication and examination alongside directly filed applications.

Yes, subject to meeting Brazil's utility model requirements, a PCT application can be converted into a utility model filing on national phase entry.

In limited circumstances, such as qualifying for the PPH or a substantiated request for priority examination, the process can be accelerated — we'll advise if your case qualifies.