Brazil’s INPI confirmed on 16 September 2026 that the second version of its Patent Services Module is available. National applications and PCT national-phase entry, under service code 200, can now be filed through a workflow integrating the application form with GRU fee-slip generation and online payment. A separate preliminary visit to PAG is unnecessary when using this route. The module also supports annual-fee slips and payments. Migration remains gradual: PAG and the previous electronic filing system are still available, and previously issued slips remain valid.
The operational benefit depends on keeping filing and payment records aligned across the available channels. JCIPO recommends checking the service, applicant, amount and payment status for each new filing, national-phase entry and annual-fee task, while retaining both filing acknowledgements and payment evidence. This helps avoid duplicate slips or payments during migration. INPI’s filing FAQ says the payment due-date rule is unchanged: the system indicates payment by the filing day and checks it electronically with the banking network. Completing a form or generating a slip should therefore not be treated as proof that the procedure is complete.
