Follow-up Seminar in Brazil

Outline of the seminar

Date

November 12, 2025

Venue

Windsor, Florida

Theme of the seminar

Examination Guidelines on Acquired Distinctiveness and Non-Traditional Trademarks in the Atlantic-Pacific Axis

Organized by

• Organized by Japan Patent Office (JPO)
• Supported by National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)

Program

FY2025 Follow-up Seminar in Brazil (Program)

Report

On November 12, 2025, the JPO and the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) co-hosted a follow-up Seminar in Rio de Janeiro.

The seminar, themed "Examination Guidelines on Acquired Distinctiveness and Non-Traditional Trademarks in the Atlantic-Pacific Axis", was attended by approximately 80 intellectual property stakeholders from the INPI, law firms, and representatives from universities and research institutions.

This seminar was praised for its lively discussions and practical insights, as a regulatory change concerning ‘Acquired Distinctiveness’ in Brazil will come into effect on November 28, and the examination manual is currently being updated.

The seminar also commemorated the "Japan-Brazil Friendship Exchange Year". 2025 marks the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil, symbolizing the long-standing friendship and cooperative relationship between the two countries.

Through these initiatives, the JPO will contribute toward continuous, self-sustaining development and improvement of the IP environment in Brazil.

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Lectures and Q&A Session

Related Information

• JPO and National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) Hold Joint Follow-up Seminar

[Last updated 25 March 2025]

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