INPI published on this Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the notice for the selection process to grant a research assistant scholarship under the Industrial Property Development Program (PDPI). The project’s objective is the “Consolidated identification of technical divergences between decisions of the 1st and 2nd administrative instances in trademark matters”.
Value and Duration
The scholarship has a monthly value of R$ 6,000.00 and a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. Activities will be carried out in person at the General Coordination of Appeals and Nullity Administrative Proceedings (CGREC) of INPI, in Rio de Janeiro.
Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice publication | July 7, 2026 |
| Start of applications | July 8, 2026 |
| Application deadline | July 24, 2026 |
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (mandatory)
- Postgraduate degree, preferably in Intellectual Property Law or related field
- Other requirements and supporting documents specified in the notice
About the Project
The project seeks to consolidate and analyze technical divergences between first and second instance administrative decisions of INPI in trademark matters. Identifying these divergences is an important step for harmonizing understandings within the Institute, contributing to greater predictability and legal certainty in trademark examinations.
The research will be linked to CGREC, the unit responsible for appeals and nullity administrative proceedings, indicating that the scholarship holder will have direct contact with INPI’s decision-making practice.
Related Documents
- Full notice: edital_bolsa.pdf
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