Computer programs

Software registration at the INPI.

Official INPI registration provides your software with verifiable proof of authorship and creation date, keeping source code confidential. Institutional security to sell, license, and raise investment.

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How protection works

What registration secures.

Registration officially certifies the titleholder, the developers, and the creation date of the program. It is an essential asset during investor due diligence, licensing contracts, and copyright infringement disputes.

Source code is never uploaded in cleartext to the INPI. The filing uses a digital cryptographic summary (hash), acting as an immutable fingerprint that proves in court that your codebase matches the registered version.

Software registration protects the code and program architecture. The software brand name and logo are protected separately via trademark registration, and both protections complement each other.

Who it is for

When it makes strategic sense.

SaaS and proprietary apps

Companies that commercialize, license, or scale proprietary software.

Venture capital due diligence

Accelerators, angels, and VC funds inspecting IP title and chain-of-custody.

Outsourced engineering

Code written by contractors, agencies, or freelancers requiring clear title assignment.

Enterprise customer contracts

White-label agreements, SLAs, and enterprise procurement demanding verified IP ownership.

Always preserve an exact backup copy of the original files used to generate the cryptographic hash. This is your definitive evidence in any judicial dispute.

Steps

How we manage your application.

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Data collectionWe collect company data, developer details, creation dates, and programming languages.
Cryptographic hash generationWe guide you in generating the digital hash summary without exposing your source code.
Documentation reviewWe prepare the declaration of truthfulness and file metadata.
INPI electronic submissionWe submit the application electronically and track the official gazette publication.
Certificate issuanceYou receive the official registration certificate and archive guidelines.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Does software registration protect the software name?

No. Software registration protects the computer program. The brand name, icon, and logo are protected through trademark registration at the INPI.

Do I need to register every minor update or commit?

Significant architectural updates can be registered as derived programs. We advise on when a release warrants a new filing.

Is software created by a contractor owned by my company?

Generally yes when the contract specifies IP transfer, but an explicit written assignment clause combined with INPI registration guarantees incontestable ownership.

Does Brazilian software registration apply internationally?

Computer software is recognized internationally through the Berne Convention. The Brazilian certificate serves as official evidence of creation date and authorship globally.

Do I need to send my source code to the government?

No. The INPI only receives the cryptographic digital hash. Your source code remains entirely confidential with you.

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