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5 January 2026

New Candidate Support Programme Builds Stronger Patent Profession Across Europe

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Inventa

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Inventa is a leading Intellectual Property Law Firm, specialized in the protection and internationalization of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyright and domain names. With over 50 years of experience in Portugal, the European Union and all the African jurisdictions, Inventa has served thousands of clients holding large trademark and patent portfolios, and other entities dealing with R&D daily.

Our headquarters are based in Lisbon, Portugal, and we also have offices in Angola, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Cape Verde, Sao Tome, East Timor and Macao. Inventa also holds a large network of representatives all across the African region, including representation before the ARIPO and OAPI regional organizations, committed to delivering global coverage with local experience.

Inventa is pleased to share that our team took part in the European Patent Office’s recent kick-off event for the newly established Candidate Support Programme (CSP), held in Munich on 31 October 2025.
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Inventa is pleased to share that our team took part in the European Patent Office's recent kick-off event for the newly established Candidate Support Programme (CSP), held in Munich on 31 October 2025.

Ana Neves contributed to the event in her role as a tutor, supporting the programme's mission to guide and mentor aspiring patent professionals. Marisol Cardoso and Susana Rodrigues attended as participants in the CSP, beginning their journey toward advanced qualification in the European patent field.

The CSP is designed to make the path into the profession more accessible by offering structured guidance, training opportunities, and targeted support for candidates preparing for key European patent examinations. The initiative also promotes greater diversity and balance within the profession by widening access to high-quality training.

Here is a highlight of the event.

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Contributor

Inventa is a leading Intellectual Property Law Firm, specialized in the protection and internationalization of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyright and domain names. With over 50 years of experience in Portugal, the European Union and all the African jurisdictions, Inventa has served thousands of clients holding large trademark and patent portfolios, and other entities dealing with R&D daily.

Our headquarters are based in Lisbon, Portugal, and we also have offices in Angola, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Cape Verde, Sao Tome, East Timor and Macao. Inventa also holds a large network of representatives all across the African region, including representation before the ARIPO and OAPI regional organizations, committed to delivering global coverage with local experience.

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