Trademark & Economic Highlights for Brazil Insights: Trademark applications published in Brazil on 14th of May The total number of applications in Brazil this week is 8,636. Including 363 filed via WIPO. Lower than last week but trend is a rising number of applications for this year compared to last year. The commercial rate of the dollar is 5.12 and the Euro is 5.49. Confidence in the economy for 2024 is strong. A slight rise in the expected GDP for the year and interest rates are being reduced gradually. Business is brisk, most sectors are reporting growth. Production in the tax free zone of Manaus has risen significantly over the same period last year. It´s probably a mixed blessing that the production and sale of AirCon units are remarkably high. Application Dynamics: From application to granting of a trademark is typically over 70 weeks Popular Registration Classes: Brazilian companies:Class 35 (advertising, business management) and Class 41 (education, entertainment). International companies: Class 35, Class 09, and Class 05.