Trademark Registration Specialists - Ensure your brand's presence in Brazil.
+600 Registered Trademarks
+10 Years of Experience
95% INPI Approval Rate
Global Experience
- PROTECT YOUR BRAND
Protect your brand in Brazil and ensure the safe expansion of your business.
In today’s competitive market, where the issue of brand plagiarism is increasingly prevalent, safeguarding your brand becomes essential. Protecting your brand is vital for preserving its integrity and reputation, ensuring that your business can thrive without the threat of imitation undermining your efforts.
- Without a Registered Trademark
- Loss of Identity – Competitors may use similar names or logos.
- Reputation Damage – Low-quality imitations can harm customer trust.
- Limited Benefits on Marketplaces – Platforms like Amazon and Mercado Livre offer exclusive benefits for registered brands.
- Revenue Loss – Unfair competitors can attract your customers.
- Franchising Restrictions – Without registration, your business cannot become a franchise and may require costly rebranding.
- With Koyama Trademark Registration:
- Exclusive Protection – Legal rights to prevent unauthorized use.
- Legal Security – Backing to act against counterfeiters.
- Marketplace Protection Programs – Ensure exclusivity on Amazon and Mercado Livre
- Peace of Mind – Confidence to invest in branding and expansion.
- Business Asset Growth – A registered brand increases your company’s valuation.
- Ensure your brand's presence in Brazil - We work with the INPI, the official Brazilian agency.
Secure Your Trademark in Brazil: Avoid Scams with Expert Legal Guidance
Navigating the trademark registration process in Brazil can be treacherous, especially for foreign companies unfamiliar with the local legislation. The complexities of the process are exacerbated by scammers who prey on this lack of knowledge, often deceiving foreign businesses with fictitious fees and demanding exorbitant prices that are well above the market standard. It’s a common trap: businesses eager to enter the Brazilian market are misled into paying for nonexistent services or inflated fees.
By choosing our nationally recognized and reputable law firm, you gain a vigilant ally adept at safeguarding your interests. We ensure not only precision in the registration process but also protection against these deceitful practices. Our deep understanding of the Brazilian legal landscape helps you navigate this complex terrain smoothly, without falling victim to common scams.
- Common Issues in the Registration Process
- Errors and Rejections – Incorrect classifications or incomplete applications
- Registration Gaps – Improper category selection may leave your brand vulnerable.
- High Rework Costs – Mistakes can lead to additional expenses and delays.
- How Our Service Helps
- Upholding Integrity - We are under the oath of the Code of Ethics of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), and our organization adopts compliance and corporate governance measures to provide an ethical, efficient, and transparent service
- Detailed AI-Powered Analysis – Ensures precision and minimizes errors.
- Correct Classification Selection – Prevents competitors from exploiting registration gaps.
- Full Process Monitoring – From initial assessment to final approval.
INPI’s System Has Limitations! But We Go Beyond!
- OUR SOLUTION
We use Brazil’s most advanced trademark analysis tool, surpassing INPI’s limitations
Comprehensive Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Accuracy & Reliability
Ensures your brand is correctly classified.
Saves Time & Money
- Our Registration Process
After contacting our team, here’s the step-by-step process to secure your trademark:
- Who We Are
Meet Koyama Law Firm
Koyama Advogados is a full-service business law firm specializing in intellectual property and trademark protection. Our team leverages cutting-edge legal technology to provide top-quality services with precision and efficiency.
Leading Our Intellectual Property Division: Dr. Jean Junyti Oliveira Koyama, a founding partner, is a licensed attorney (OAB/SP No. 391.607) with extensive experience in hundreds of administrative and legal trademark cases. Beyond legal expertise, Dr. Koyama is a business consultant and speaker.
Yes, foreign applicants must appoint a local agent to handle their trademark registration in Brazil. This representative will manage the application process and act as a liaison with the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), ensuring compliance with local legal requirements.
Typically, for international legal processes, a power of attorney would need to be signed, notarized in the applicant’s country of origin, and then legalized by the Brazilian consulate or apostilled if the country is part of the Hague Convention. However, when you contract with our firm, we streamline this process for you. We handle all the necessary arrangements internally, ensuring that everything is in order without requiring these conventional steps from your side. This simplifies your involvement and speeds up the registration process.
Yes, Brazil recognizes priority claims under the Paris Convention. If you have filed a trademark application in another country, you can claim priority in Brazil within six months of the original filing date.
Penalties for trademark infringement in Brazil can include fines, court orders for cessation of use, and payment of damages. Serious cases may also result in criminal charges.
- Only the first to register a trademark has legal ownership.
- Trademark registration ensures exclusive national rights and legal action against unauthorized use.
- A registered trademark is a business asset that can be sold, licensed, or franchised.
- Without registration, you risk lawsuits and even losing access to your domain, social media, and branding.
No, you do not need to open a company in Brazil or have a Brazilian business number (CNPJ) to register a trademark. Foreign individuals and companies can register trademarks directly with the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), using their foreign identification details. There is no requirement to have a local tax identifier like CPF for individuals or CNPJ for companies, making it accessible for anyone outside Brazil to secure their trademark rights in the country.
Trademark law requires specialized legal expertise. Improper registrations can leave your brand vulnerable, – Beware of Scammers!
No. Business registration and tax compliance do not grant trademark ownership. Only INPI registration does.
Yes. A third party can register your brand and force you to stop using it, leading to expensive rebranding.
INPI divides trademarks into 45 categories (1-34 for products, 35-45 for services). Choosing the right category is essential.
Yes, if they are in different categories. That’s why registering in multiple classes is crucial.
On average, 1-2 years, but protection starts immediately upon submission.
Government fees range from R$150 to R$700, depending on business size. Contact us for a personalized quote.
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