WIPO announced on April 20, 2026 that Madrid e-Filing is now available in Brazil. Brazil is the first country in Latin America to offer the service and the latest Madrid System member to join the Madrid e-Filing network, bringing the total number of participating members to 41. Through Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), applicants can now file international trademark applications online and handle subsequent communications and irregularity responses in a more direct digital workflow.
From a practical standpoint, this is more than a routine platform update. It signals a deeper digital shift in how international trademark filings may be handled in Latin America. For brand owners filing out of Brazil, e-filing should help reduce procedural friction and improve predictability, although the real gains will depend on how quickly local users and representatives adapt to the system. Overall, Brazil’s rollout is a positive institutional development for companies thinking about regional and cross-border brand expansion.
