Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Portugal?

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Portuguese National Institute of Industrial Property

English: Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: INPI

URL: https://inpi.justica.gov.pt/

Portuguese invention patent search: Pesquisa Online - Patentes (justica.gov.pt)

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  • What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Portugal?

    Filing Language: Portuguese

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Enter the Portuguese national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • How many years is the protection period for utility model applications in Portugal?

    The initial protection is 6 years, which can be extended twice, up to a maximum of 10 years.

  • What are the requirements for the design application documents in Portugal?

    Filing Language: Portuguese

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • What are the requirements for the Portuguese invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Portuguese

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Portuguese translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Portuguese translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Certified Priority Document
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Enter the Portuguese national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Portuguese translation
    6. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Portuguese translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Whether the Portuguese invention patent application can be DAS

    no

  • Whether a Portuguese industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance

    yes. A maximum of 100 designs may be included in one Portuguese design application, provided they belong to the same class in the International Design Classification.

  • Is a Portuguese Utility Model Application Convertible?

    yes. Before the applicant has received a final decision, an application to change the type of invention from a utility model to an invention may be proposed.

  • Features of the Portuguese utility model patent application process

    INPI only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications. Substantive examination may only be requested if the applicant deems it necessary. An invention protected by a patent can be protected simultaneously or successively with a utility model. To this end, applicants have a maximum of 1 year to make changes.

  • How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Portugal?

    3 months

  • Is a Portuguese industrial design application eligible for DAS?

    no

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