The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has introduced a fast-track trademark examination procedure, expediting both national applications and Madrid Protocol designations.
Applicants can request prioritization through two routes. The first applies to strategic and policy-based cases such as prior use cited in opposition, pending trademark litigation, public interest matters, and other qualifying scenarios. This option is capped at 1,200 requests, making early filing crucial.
The second route refers to legal priority cases, and grants expedited review, without fees or limits, to applicants aged 60+, individuals with serious illnesses or disabilities, and companies under the Inova Simples model. This new system offers a significant opportunity for applicants to accelerate trademark protection in Brazil.
