Nigeria: Trademark protection strategies for fintech startups
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.
FILDA - Luanda International Trade Fair 2024
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.
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.
Provocative trademarks can be appealing for trademark owners but in the EU, these are not protected at all costs.
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Webinar: Vital Intellectual Property strategies to protect your brand's integrity
In today's competitive business landscape, protecting your brand's integrity is crucial for long-term success. Intellectual property (IP) protection is a vital aspect of this process, as it prevents the unauthorized use of your brand assets.
Can sustainability, the circular economy, and intellectual property be reconciled?
Can sustainability, the circular economy, and intellectual property be reconciled? In an era marked by overproduction and overconsumption, balancing trademark protection with resale or upcycling is crucial as we strive to reconcile sustainability goals with IP law.
Read Vítor Palmela Fidalgo’s insights published on Leaders League.
Inventa in the Leaders League ranking of the best firms in Portugal for 2024
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
IP Stars: Inventa among Portugal’s ranked firms for 2024
We are honoured to see Inventa ranked among the best firms in Portugal in the category of Trademark Prosecution by the IP STARS.
In the category "Notable Practitioner", Vitor Sérgio Moreira, Patent Manager at Inventa, has also been recognized in Portugal.
The IP STARS ranking is one of the leading directories that recognize leading companies in the IP field, based on client and peer interviews, as well as the firm’s expertise and reputation.
Trademark protection in Ethiopia: A practical guide
Nestled in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is a landlocked country of rich history and cultural diversity that captivates with its vast landscapes and profound influence in the region. Sharing borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, and Kenya to the south, Ethiopia's geographical position makes it a hub of regional connections.
Its western border with Sudan underscores its significance in East African geopolitics, while South Sudan lies to the southwest, further highlighting Ethiopia's pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of the continent.
Benguela International Fair 2024 (FIB)
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.
Family matters: Claiming a series of trademarks in EUTM oppositions
There are several factors that may be considered when assessing the likelihood of confusion in an opposition proceeding before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). One of them is the existence of a family or series of marks. This article aims to shed some light on this factor which is possibly one of the least known and used by opponents.