Inpi

Inpi is an acronym used by several national offices responsible for intellectual property rights. The most widely known instances are INPI in France, Brazil, and Portugal, though other countries use the same abbreviation for their industrial property agencies.

In France, INPI stands for Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle. It is the state agency responsible for industrial property rights, including patents, trademarks, and design protection. The office administers registrations, publishes official actions, provides information to applicants, and supports IP policy and innovation initiatives.

In Brazil, INPI stands for Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Industrial. It is a federal autarchy that handles the registration and examination of patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, and also manages IP policy, international cooperation, and public IP information services.

In Portugal, INPI stands for Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial. It is the public institution charged with registering and administering patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, and with providing guidance and information on intellectual property to individuals and businesses.

Because INPI is used by multiple countries, the specific agency and its responsibilities vary by jurisdiction. Common functions across these offices include processing applications for IP rights, granting titles, maintaining official registries, publishing notices, and assisting applicants through examination, opposition, or appeal procedures. They typically participate in international IP cooperation and align with treaties and organizations such as WIPO and regional or bilateral agreements.