Event/topic date: 2026-04-20. Retrospective prepared and sources reviewed on 13 November 2026.
On 20 April 2026, WIPO announced Madrid e-Filing through Brazil’s INPI. This concerns international applications using Brazil as the office of origin. It is distinct from filing through Germany and designating Brazil.
What businesses should review
Importing existing application data helps preparation but does not replace checks on ownership, the basic mark and the specification. In a group structure, identify the filing company and the office through which it is entitled to file. Technical access alone does not establish eligibility.
Four practical examples
The following scenarios are illustrative examples, not reports of client matters.
Brazilian subsidiary
A subsidiary owns the local basic mark. Check ownership and intended territories before the international filing. Do not substitute the parent company as applicant without reviewing the legal basis.
German exporter
A German business wants protection in Brazil. Choose the route using its own basic mark and eligibility. Brazil’s new e-Filing service does not automatically make INPI its office of origin.
Imported specification
The data import uses an older specification. Product managers check it against the current range. A broader translation is not a way to add goods outside the existing scope.
Internal responsibility
One employee prepares the application while the legal department handles notices. Agree access, approval and deadline responsibilities before submission so correspondence does not remain in an unattended account.
Next step
Gather register extracts, existing correspondence and the planned changes. Identify the rights, products and dates actually affected. Tell us about your matter; scope and fees are agreed before instructions are accepted.