INPI increases monthly fast-track limit for telecommunications patent applications
Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property has increased the number of fast-track patent examination requests available to applicants in the telecommunications field. Normative Ordinance INPI/PR/DIRPA No. 07/2026 allows each applicant to submit up to three priority examination requests per monthly cycle for patent applications classified under H04, which covers electrical communication techniques and several telecommunications […]
Brazil Grants Geographical Indication for Maranhão Tiquira
Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has recognized “Maranhão” as an Indication of Source for tiquira, a traditional distilled beverage produced from cassava. Published on September 22, 2026, the registration became the 181st Geographical Indication recognized by INPI. The protected geographical area covers five municipalities in the state of Maranhão: Santo Amaro do Maranhão, […]
INPI recognizes Geographical Indication for Região do Cará cassava starch
Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has recognized Região do Cará, in the state of Goiás, as a Geographical Indication for artisanal cassava starch. Published in the Industrial Property Gazette on September 15, 2026, the registration was granted as an Indication of Source and is Brazil’s first Geographical Indication for this type of product. […]