Inventa recognized in the IP Stars 2023 ranking
We are honored to announce that Inventa was once again distinguished in the IP Stars ranking in Trade Mark Prosecution.
This recognition is possible due to the feedback given by our colleagues and clients, and also a reflection of all the work done by our team. It also underscores our commitment to remaining a leading IP firm in all jurisdictions where we operate.
Each year, covering more than 50 jurisdictions, the IP Stars rankings recognize leading companies in the IP field and are based on the client and peer interviews, achieved firm expertise and reputation.
Computer simulations: lessons from the past
Solutions offered by computer simulations are very welcome when it comes to preventing the past from repeating itself in the future.
Based on EPO Decision G1/19, Susana Azevedo Rodrigues clarifies the eligibility of a patent related to computer simulations and describes three fatal historical events that could have ended differently if innovative computer simulations had been made available at the time.
INTA Annual Meeting Live + 2023
Let's meet in Singapore!
We are glad to announce that Inventa will be attending INTA Annual Meeting Live + 2023, starting May 16 in Singapore.
The event brings together leaders and IP legal experts from across the globe, and we look forward to meeting with all of our friends and colleagues and sharing some of the latest news about IP.
If you would like to meet with us, feel free to email us at events@inventa.com
The patent granting process at ARIPO - a practical guide
ARIPO facilitates cooperation among member states in IP matters and continuously seeks technological advancement for economic, social, scientific and industrial development.
Inês Monteiro Alves describes, through a practical guide, the patent registration process at the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO).
Mauritius: new year, new beginnings
Mauritius is enjoying a year full of changes and progress, which began with the Industrial Property Act 2019 entering into force on January 31, 2022.
Currently, Mauritius is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and a signatory to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the Universal Copyright Convention, and the Berne Convention.
Daniel Reis Nobre recognized in INTA High-Performing Committee Members
Congratulations to Daniel Reis Nobre, Managing Partner at Inventa and a Brands for a Better Society Committee member, for his recognition as one of the INTA High-Performing Committee Members of 2022. His commitment and participation in various committee initiatives were highlighted, as well as the promotion of communication initiatives.
The Unitary Patent system will be a reality in June
On February 17th, the EPO confirmed the official start of the Unitary Patent, which will come into force on 1 June 2023. The validation took place after the German government deposited its instrument of ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) with the Council of the European Union.
It is expected that the Unitary Patent will bring significant benefits to patent applicants in Europe, providing more effective, extended and cost-effective protection.
Inventa launches the 2022 edition of the “Inventa IP Review” magazine
The Inventa IP Review magazine highlights some of the IP news of the previous year, written by our team, through opinion articles, interviews or press releases. We cover relevant topics that have marked the field of innovation, trademarks, patents or intellectual property rights, mainly in Europe, Africa and Asia.
The 2022 edition shares useful information on the protection of trademarks in different jurisdictions, the entry into the Unitary Patent system and also the impact that may arise from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the IP field.
Inventa ranked in WTR 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals 2023
The World Trademark Review (WTR) announced the WTR 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals for the year 2023, recognizing the world's top trademark-leading firms and individuals.
We are proud to announce that Inventa is once again one of the top trademark leading firms in Portugal and Nigeria. WTR highlights Inventa's expertise in the fields of prosecution and strategy.
Mauritius joins the Madrid and Hague System
On February 6, the government of Mauritius deposited its instrument of accession to the Madrid and the Hague System which entered into force on May 6, 2023.
Madrid Protocol: From May 2023, trademark applicants in Mauritius will be able to secure the protection of their trademarks in all member countries, through a single registration application.