Brazil
Supported patent filings

PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 30 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: Sometimes**
Language: Portuguese
Translation Extension: Yes***
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:

* The Brazilian Patent Office accepts faxed or scanned color copies of signed specific Power of Attorney forms and Assignments.


** Assignments are only required if the applicant of the priority application is different to the applicant of the Brazilian application.


*** The Portuguese translation can be submitted within 60 days from the filing date.

Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: Sometimes*
Language: Portuguese
Translation Extension: Yes**
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:

*Assignment documents are only required if the applicant of the priority application is different to the applicant of the Brazilian application.


** The Portuguese translation can be submitted within 30 days from the filing date.


• A certified copy of the Priority Document needs to be filed within 180 days from the application filing date (with details needed at filing), no translation necessary.

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