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Vítor Palmela Fidalgo appointed Portuguese representative to the UPC Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre

Vítor Palmela Fidalgo, Legal Director of Inventa, Lawyer, and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, has been appointed by the Unified Patent Court (UPC) as the Portuguese representative on the court's Mediation and Arbitration Center. This position is exclusive to one expert per country, with only 12 experts selected across Europe, serving a six-year...

November 27, 2024

Opinion Kenya Uganda Tanzania Patent Copyright Counterfeiting Trademark Africa Enforcement

Comparative Analysis of IP protection in East Africa: Uganda vs. Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya

Uganda’s intellectual property (IP) framework has undergone significant updates in recent years, including the introduction of new trademark regulations and efforts to control counterfeiting. However, despite these advancements, Uganda continues to face challenges in enforcement and efficiency. While its situation shares similarities with Tanzania in many aspects, it remains weaker compared...

November 25, 2024

Vera Albino

Press Release Nigeria Patent Industrial Design Trademark Africa

Inventa Nigeria at the Africa Startup Festival (ASF)

On November 16, Inventa Nigeria attended the Africa Startup Festival (ASF), a vibrant gathering of young professionals, founders and ambitious entrepreneurs from across the African continent. The ASF featured discussions on innovation, deal-making, and strategic collaboration within the startup ecosystem. Representing Inventa at the exhibitor booth were Angela Adebayo Agbe-Davies, Director of I...

November 25, 2024

Opinion European Union Trademark

Tourism’s influence on defining the ‘relevant public’ in EUTM oppositions

Likelihood of confusion is by far the most used ground for refusal in oppositions against European Union trademark (EUTM) applications. It exists if there is a risk that the relevant public might believe that the goods or services in question come from the same undertaking or economically linked undertakings. Consequently, the ‘relevant public’ concept is a determinant for...

November 21, 2024

João Pereira Cabral

Press Release United States of America Trademark America

INTA Leadership Meeting 2024

From November 12 to 15, Daniel Reis Nobre attended the INTA Leadership Meeting in New Orleans (Louisiana, USA), joining committee members of INTA to discuss a variety of emerging IP Topics. During the four day-event attendees had the opportunity to expand and strengthen their networks, as well as their skills through bootcamps, workshops and the “Leadership Lab” inte...

November 19, 2024

Opinion European Union Patent Law Industrial Property

Never underestimate the ‘industry’ requirement in patent applications

It is well known that for an invention to be patentable, it must be ‘new’, even if the concept of what is new is not fully clear. But if we move forward and ask about the other two patentability requirements that must be met for an invention to be granted a patent—inventive step and industrial applicability—others might scratch their noses and tilt their head. For those...

November 6, 2024

Susana Rodrigues

Opinion China ARIPO Patent Africa

CNIPA-ARIPO PPH Pilot Program

CNIPA and ARIPO will collaborate over the next five years to enhance intellectual property cooperation between China and Africa through the new CNIPA-ARIPO Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Program. Inês Monteiro Alves explores how the pilot program is designed to streamline patent examinations across both regions. By leveraging prior work completed by one patent office, the program...

November 4, 2024

Inês Monteiro Alves

Press Release United States of America Trademark

INTA Leadership Meeting

Daniel Reis Nobre will attend the INTA Leadership Meeting in New Orleans (USA) from November 12 to 15, joining fellow International Trademark Association (INTA) committee members to focus on key intellectual property topics. During the four-day event, Daniel will also moderate a session titled 'Green Gambits: Unfair Competition in the Eco-Friendly Era' on November 14, from 2:3...

October 29, 2024

Opinion Nigeria Counterfeiting Trademark Law

Protection of popular trademarks: A legal recourse

Popular trademarks are those trademarks that are easily recognisable and are immediately attributed to a particular product or service in the minds of the consumers. Popular trademarks bring about huge commercial value to their owners as they act as a marketing tool. Given its widespread reputation, it enjoys broader protection compared to an ordinary trademark regardless of whether or no...

October 28, 2024

Izuchukwu Chinedo

Press Release China Patent Trademark Asia Industrial Property

Inventa at the 2024 AIPPI World Congress!

The 2024 AIPPI World Congress took place in Hangzhou, China, from October 19th to the 22nd, bringing together professionals from across the global intellectual property (IP) community. The event covered a broad range of key IP topics, including examinations, IP protection, trademarks, and patents. Inventa was proudly represented by Tiago Reis Nobre, Vítor Palmela Fidalgo, and Crysta...

October 22, 2024

Press Release Counterfeiting Trademark Industrial Property

You Claim It’s Green. Prove It. A Conversation with Daniel Reis Nobre

With the rise of eco-conscious branding, companies are competing for a green edge. However, not all claims are as sustainable as they seem, leading to unfair competition that threatens IP rights and brand integrity. At the upcoming 2024 Leadership Meeting, taking place from November 12 to 15 in New Orleans, USA, Daniel Reis Nobre will moderate a session titled “Green Gambits: Unfair Compe...

October 17, 2024

Opinion Portugal Europe Industrial Property

Protect Now or Later? Understanding the Value of Intellectual Property for SME

In the early stages of setting up a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), protecting intellectual property (IP) may not be the priority. However, ensuring the protection of intangible assets such as brands and innovations is essential for long-term success. Diogo Antunes analyzes the importance of IP, from registering trademarks to protecting innovations through patents or trade secrets, high...

October 11, 2024

Diogo Antunes

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