Government Approves GIPI/MDIC Resolution No. 14 for the National Intellectual Property Strategy

The Brazilian government has approved Resolution GIPI/MDIC No. 14, dated August 1st, which establishes the 2025–2027 Action Plan for the National Intellectual Property Strategy (ENPI). This initiative represents a significant step toward strengthening Brazil’s intellectual property system and positioning IP as a strategic pillar for innovation, competitiveness, and economic development.

Comprising approximately 150 actions, the plan focuses on expanding an IP-driven innovation ecosystem, with special attention to startups and small and medium-sized enterprises. Among its main goals are encouraging the strategic use of intellectual property to support business growth, including its use as collateral for credit, as well as fostering mentorship programs and postgraduate scholarships aimed at empowering new businesses and talent.

The Action Plan also addresses regional development, promoting initiatives in less developed areas of the country, such as the Amazon, to ensure a more inclusive and balanced innovation landscape nationwide.

Another central pillar of the strategy is the modernization of the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO). Measures include the use of artificial intelligence, enhanced examiner training, and improvements to the administrative structure, all aimed at optimizing procedures and making IP protection more accessible, efficient, and reliable.

To ensure effectiveness and adaptability, the implementation of the plan will be closely monitored through semi-annual reports, with the possibility of annual adjustments in line with market needs and technological developments.

Bhering Advogados is closely monitoring these developments and remains committed to guiding clients through this transformative period, helping them leverage intellectual property as a strategic asset in an evolving regulatory and economic environment.