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Trade Marks & Copyright 2026

Copyright is statutory and governed mainly by the Portuguese Copyright and Related Rights Code (Código do Direito de Autor e dos Direitos Conexos), enacted by Decree-Law No 63/85 of 14 March, as amended (most recently by Law No 47/2023).

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Inventa

The Quiet Clause That Can Sink A Patent: The Disclosure

There's an article in the European Patent Convention (EPC) that looks harmless, almost an administrative requirement. Article 83 EPC simply says a European patent application must disclose the invention "sufficiently clear...

European Union IP

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Inventa

Lexicalisation Without Genericide: Spain's 'Donut' Ruling And The Portuguese Approach

The stronger a trademark becomes, the more it risks sliding into generic use. Diogo Antunes examines this paradox at the heart of brand success, analyzing how Spanish and Portuguese courts address the tension between...

European Union IP

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Inventa

GG Thinks: Confidentiality Alone Is Not Enough To Protect Trade Secrets

Unlike patents or copyright, trade secrets rely on secrecy for both their value and their legal protection. Every company holds information it wants to keep confidential in order to maintain an edge over competitors.

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Gama Glória

Are You In A Rush? Learn About How To Accelerate The Examination Before The European Patent Office

European Union IP

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Inventa

Does Portuguese Case Law Conform To The EU Regime On Secondary Meaning?

European Union IP

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Inventa

EU Sound Mark Applicants Should Listen Up

European Union IP

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Inventa

Partner Up: A Guide To IP Clauses In Co-development Agreements

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Inventa

UPC Court Of Appeal Grants PI In 17 UPC States On Basis Of Imminent Infringement, Reversing The Local Division's Decision

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

WIPD 2025: Defending An Iconic Band's Trade Mark In Portugal

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Platforms Pay The Price: Insights From Vítor Palmela Fidalgo

European Union IP

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Inventa

World IP Day 2025: The Hidden Cost Of A Stream

European Union IP

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Inventa

Hitting The Right Note: Sound Trademarks At The EUIPO

European Union IP

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Inventa

[Blog] Augmentation De Taxes Officielles Pour Les Services De Propriété Industrielle Au Portugal

European Union IP

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Trade Marks & Copyright 2026

Copyright is statutory and governed mainly by the Portuguese Copyright and Related Rights Code (Código do Direito de Autor e dos Direitos Conexos), enacted by Decree-Law No 63/85 of 14 March, as amended (most recently by Law No 47/2023).

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GG Thinks: Confidentiality Alone Is Not Enough To Protect Trade Secrets

Unlike patents or copyright, trade secrets rely on secrecy for both their value and their legal protection. Every company holds information it wants to keep confidential in order to maintain an edge over competitors.

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World IP Day 2025: The Hidden Cost Of A Stream

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The Quiet Clause That Can Sink A Patent: The Disclosure

There's an article in the European Patent Convention (EPC) that looks harmless, almost an administrative requirement. Article 83 EPC simply says a European patent application must disclose the invention "sufficiently clear...

European Union IP

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Inventa

GG Thinks: Confidentiality Alone Is Not Enough To Protect Trade Secrets

Unlike patents or copyright, trade secrets rely on secrecy for both their value and their legal protection. Every company holds information it wants to keep confidential in order to maintain an edge over competitors.

GG

Gama Glória

Are You In A Rush? Learn About How To Accelerate The Examination Before The European Patent Office

Obtaining a European patent usually takes 3–5 years, but the European Patent Office offers ways to accelerate the process, such as fast-track programs and special procedures for international applications.

European Union IP

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Partner Up: A Guide To IP Clauses In Co-development Agreements

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Inventa

UPC Court Of Appeal Grants PI In 17 UPC States On Basis Of Imminent Infringement, Reversing The Local Division's Decision

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WIPD 2025: Defending An Iconic Band's Trade Mark In Portugal

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Platforms Pay The Price: Insights From Vítor Palmela Fidalgo

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Trade Marks & Copyright 2026

Copyright is statutory and governed mainly by the Portuguese Copyright and Related Rights Code (Código do Direito de Autor e dos Direitos Conexos), enacted by Decree-Law No 63/85 of 14 March, as amended (most recently by Law No 47/2023).

I

Inventa

Lexicalisation Without Genericide: Spain's 'Donut' Ruling And The Portuguese Approach

The stronger a trademark becomes, the more it risks sliding into generic use. Diogo Antunes examines this paradox at the heart of brand success, analyzing how Spanish and Portuguese courts address the tension between...

European Union IP

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Inventa

Does Portuguese Case Law Conform To The EU Regime On Secondary Meaning?

Portuguese courts have increasingly restricted the recognition of acquired distinctiveness for non-distinctive signs, diverging from the EU trademark framework.

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Inventa

EU Sound Mark Applicants Should Listen Up

European Union IP

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Inventa

WIPD 2025: Defending An Iconic Band's Trade Mark In Portugal

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Inventa

Platforms Pay The Price: Insights From Vítor Palmela Fidalgo

European Union IP

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Inventa

World IP Day 2025: The Hidden Cost Of A Stream

European Union IP

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Inventa

Hitting The Right Note: Sound Trademarks At The EUIPO

European Union IP

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Inventa

[Blog] Augmentation De Taxes Officielles Pour Les Services De Propriété Industrielle Au Portugal

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