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Financial technology (fintech) encompasses many innovations, including mobile payment platforms, blockchain-based solutions, algorithmic trading systems, and peer-to-peer lending platforms, among others.

The protection of fintech innovations is critically dependent on a robust framework of intellectual property (IP) rights. These include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, all of which are instrumental in safeguarding unique technologies, business practices, and brand identities essential for progress.

Romania will join the Unitary Patent (UP) system starting on September 1, 2024, following the deposit of its instrument of ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) on 31 May 2024. Consequently, all European patents with unitary effect from September 1 will automatically include the coverage of Romania. This addition will raise the total number of the European Union (EU) Member States participating in the Unitary Patent system to 18.

FILDA - Luanda International Trade Fair, was held from the 23rd to the 28th July in Luanda-Bengo Special Economic Zone (ZEE).

Under the theme "The Rescue of Our Identity as a Factor in Boosting National Production", the event aimed to highlight the country's economic and industrial potential, strengthen trade relations and serve as a stage for promoting national production already established in the market.

We are proud to see Inventa recognized in the Leaders League ranking of the best firms in Portugal for 2024 in "Trademark Prosecution" (Leading Firm), "Patent Prosecution" (Leading Firm) and "IP Litigation" (Recommended Firm) categories, with a particular highlight on the performance of Vítor Palmela Fidalgo, Vítor Sérgio Moreira, João Pereira Cabral and

The 13th edition of the Benguela International Fair (FIB) was held from the 22nd to 26th of May, at the Ombaka National Stadium in Benguela (Angola). The theme for this edition was “Boosting Potential to Transform the Economy”, the event aims to highlight the region's economic and industrial potential, as well as attracting national and international investment that will contribute to the region's development.

We proudly announce that Inventa has been once again recognized in the 2024 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 for Prosecution in Portugal. The IAM Patent 1000 exclusively focuses on patent practice and conducts qualitative research to identify the top firms and individuals with legal patent expertise.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the largest countries in Africa in terms of land area and population. Despite challenges, it has significant potential for economic growth and development. Efforts to improve governance, invest in infrastructure, promote diversification, harness the country’s natural resources more sustainably and update IP legislation could contribute to unlocking this potential and positioning DRC as one of Africa’s leading economies.

labsummit, an international event that discussed trends, collaborations, and challenges in research and laboratory fields, was held at Convento São Francisco in Coimbra, Portugal, from May 16th to 18th, 2024.

A trademark stands as a vital pillar of intellectual property, safeguarding an owner's rights to their goods and services from unjust replication by third parties. Primarily, trademark laws aim to empower businesses by enabling them to register their trademarks, thereby granting exclusive usage rights to the proprietor, preventing others from utilising the same trademarks.

The iconic plastic sandal, known as ‘medusa’, or by various other names such as ‘skeleton’, 'jelly', and ‘lêkê’ in different regions, with flexible structures and affordable prices, continues to delight customers globally, showcasing their enduring popularity after 75 years in the market.