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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.

European Union IP

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Inventa

EU Sound Mark Applicants Should Listen Up

On September 10, 2025, the EU General Court (EGC) issued its judgment in the case of Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), T-288/24, (ECLI:EU:T:2025:847).

European Union IP

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Inventa

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

Of all the arts, music stands out for its unique ability to transcend the limitations of language and form; it serves as a way to express the inexpressible, as explored in philosophy.

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Inventa

Platforms Pay The Price: Insights From Vítor Palmela Fidalgo

Vítor Palmela Fidalgo shares his insights in "Platforms Pay the Price", published in WIPR – World IP Review, Issue 1 (2025), which explores the growing accountability of online platforms as evolving European regulations...

European Union IP

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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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Novagraaf Group

The Distinctiveness Of Geographical Terms Under EU Trademark Law

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Inventa

Red Brand Chicken: A Cautionary Tale Of Bad Faith And The EUIPO-EU General Court Dynamic

European Union IP

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Inventa

The New EU Design Reform

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Inventa

INPI And IVV Sign A New Protocol To Protect Trademarks In The Wine Sector

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Inventa

Tourism's Influence On Defining The 'Relevant Public' In EUTM Oppositions

European Union IP

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Inventa

Protection Of Popular Trademarks: A Legal Recourse

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Inventa

Seasonal Products And Genuine Trademark Use In The EU

European Union IP

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Inventa

UPC Court Of Appeal Lowers Burden For Preliminary Injunction Against Generic Medicines

Portugal Litigation

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Lewis Silkin

The Taxation Of Royalty Income In Portugal: A Look At The Patent Box Regime

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Dixcart Group Limited

How To Establish Your Business In Portugal

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Portugal's Golden Visa: Understanding The Investment Fund Route

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

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

Battle Over Sweet Traditions: The Protection Of Ovos Moles De Aveiro

In the picturesque region of Aveiro, Portugal, where tradition is as rich as the history that surrounds it, a legal battle has been brewing over one of the country's most cherished delicacies: Ovos Moles de Aveiro.

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Inventa

Provocative Trademarks: Balancing Rights With Morality In The EU

Provocative statements frequently attract substantial attention. Beyond their primary function of indicating product or service origin, trademarks also serve a significant secondary role in advertising.

European Union IP

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Inventa

Patents Comparative Guide

Patents Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Portugal, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Patentree

Can Sustainability, The Circular Economy, And Intellectual Property Be Reconciled? The Particular Case Of Trademarks

In an era marked by overproduction and overconsumption, discussions around the adoption of more sustainable policies, particularly those promoting the circular economy, have gained momentum...

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Inventa

Family Matters: Claiming A Series Of Trademarks In EUTM Oppositions

European Union IP

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Inventa

Trade Mark Laws And Regulations Portugal 2024

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Inventa

Prada's Iconic (But Not Totally Distinctive) Triangle

European Union IP

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Inventa

Trademark And Design Applications By Chinese Applicants In The EU From 1996 To 2023

European Union IP

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Inventa

The Curious Case Of An Emoji's Journey Through EU Trade Mark Law

European Union IP

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Inventa

EU Regulation On GI Protection For Craft And Industrial Products Enters Into Force

European Union IP

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Inventa

Crunching Into Intellectual Property: Biscuits As Trade Mark?

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Inventa

Wine Trademarks And Traditional Terms For Wines In The European Union

European Union IP

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Inventa

Cancelling A Trademark For Non-use In Africa

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Inventa

IP Licence Agreements: An Overview

European Union IP

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Inventa

Crunching Into Intellectual Property: Biscuits As Trade Mark?

Submitted by Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. in July 2022, the request for protection of a three-dimensional sign representing a biscuit was recently denied.

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Inventa

Wine Trademarks And Traditional Terms For Wines In The European Union

While various trademark applications confront reasons for refusal - such as a lack of distinctive character, contradiction with accepted moral principles, or replication of prior trademarks - there is one that stands out in particular for wine brands: ...

European Union IP

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Inventa

Cancelling A Trademark For Non-use In Africa

The "non-use of trademarks" is a legal concept that pertains to not using a registered trademark for an extended period after its registration.

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Inventa

IP Licence Agreements: An Overview

The mere consent or tolerance of the owner for a third party to use their IP right is not equivalent to a licence.

European Union IP

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Inventa

Barbie: This Is Not Just A Brand

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Inventa

Burberry's Famous Pattern Denied By EUIPO For The Metaverse

In recent years, the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has taken the world by storm, with individuals and companies alike attempting to capitalize on the new technology.

European Union IP

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Inventa

SME Fund: EUIPO Adds New IP Vouchers

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) made available new forms of support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the European Union. The SME Fund call for proposals

European Union IP

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Inventa

World IP Day 2023: Past, Present, And Future Of Women In Intellectual Property

One of the most notable events for women in current affairs this year is undoubtedly the popular uprising in Iran.

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Inventa

Trade Marks Laws And Regulations

Vitor Palmela Fidalgo and Júlia Alves Coutinho authored the Portugal chapter for Trade Marks Laws and Regulations, published by the International Comparative Legal Guide.

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Inventa

Parallel Import Of (re)branded Generic Medicines: CJEU Limits The "room For Maneuver"

European Union Healthcare

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Caiado Guerreiro

Understanding TM Neutralisation

European Union IP

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Inventa

Trade Dress And 3D Marks In The EU

European Union IP

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Inventa

Counterfeits: Breaking Young People's Consumer Habits

European Union IP

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Inventa

Should Trademark Owners Respond For Damages As Producers?

European Union IP

CG

Caiado Guerreiro

4D Printing: How To Protect Space-Age Tech

European Union IP

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Inventa

War And Trademarks

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Inventa

360º Degree Intellectual Property Protection In The Healthcare Industry

Portugal Healthcare

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Caiado Guerreiro

Protecting EU Trademarks In The Metaverse

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Inventa

Trademarks In The Metaverse

European Union IP

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Inventa

European Union Trademark Legislation: An Overview On Restoration Of Rights

European Union IP

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Inventa

How The Global Innovation Index Rankings Highlights African Innovation

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Inventa

How Not To Register Your Sound Mark

European Union IP

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Inventa

What Has Changed In The IP Over The Last 50 Years? - The Accelerated Synchronization Of The World

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Inventa

Initial Guide For Registering Trademarks Internationally

European Union IP

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