Have you ever heard of priority analysis for startups?

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has regulated, by means of BPTO/PR Ordinance No. 365/2020, a procedure that guarantees priority in the examination of trademark and patent applications for startups registered under the “Inova Simples” special regime.

Protecting intellectual property is one of the strategic pillars for startups wishing to consolidate themselves in the market and attract more investment, which is why this tool can be a significant advantage.

In this material we have compiled the conditions and procedures for using the priority procedure for startups offered by the BPTO.