Renewal fees in Brazil must be paid by certain dates. In this section you will find a description of how these renewal due dates are calculated, both the very first renewal due date and all subsequent renewal due dates.
The first annuity is paid 27 months from the date of filing to the National Institute of Industrial Property. This annuity must be paid regardless of whether the patent has been granted or not.
For example, if the filing date of a patent is 2018-03-19, then the first annuity must be paid by 2020-06-19.
After the first annuity has been paid, all subsequent annuities must be paid annually, three months after the anniversary of the filing date. The due date should be the third month after the date corresponding to the filing date.
For example, if the filing date was on September 9, then all subsequent annuities will be due on December 9 each year.
In Brazil, there are other types of intellectual property besides patents. These include utility models and designs.
We are currently working on articles which will explain the rules for the renewal of these types of intellectual property. If you need any help renewing these and are looking for a cost-efficient solution, get in touch with us.