Patents

We proudly announce that Inventa was recognized in the 2023 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 for Prosecution in Portugal. The IAM 1000 focuses exclusively on patent practice and conducts qualitative research to identify the best firms and individuals in legal patent expertise. 

We are proud to see Inventa recognized in the Leaders League ranking of the best firms in Portugal for 2023 in "Trademark Prosecution" (Leading Firm), "Patent Prosecution" (Leading Firm) and "IP Litigation" (Highly Recommended Firm) categories, with a particular highlight on the performance of Vítor Palmela Fidalgo, Vítor Sérgio Moreira, and João Pereira Cabral.

Vitor Moreira’s latest article provides valuable information on patent applications, with a particular focus on prominent applicants in light of recent technological advances.

Published in IP Stars, Vitor also analyses The Patent Index, published by the European Patent Office (EPO) in 2022, revealing the top 10 countries for European patent applications, as well as the technical fields with the most patent applications in the same year.

This new route in the patent system offers a new era of simplified and cost-effective patent protection in Europe.

Take a look at our guide about the Unitary Patent (UP) system and delve into the potential advantages it offers.

Inventa's team has been contributing to the updating of several chapters related to African jurisdictions in the Manual IP, published annually by Wolters Kluwer International Group.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) made available new forms of support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the European Union. The SME Fund call for proposals is supported by the European Commission and the EUIPO, taking the form of IP vouchers that will co-finance IP-related activities.

In addition to the previously available vouchers (1 and 2), the following are now eligible:

Introduction

Africa has two Regional Patent Offices, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) which may provide access to patent protection in a significant set of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

One of the most notable events for women in current affairs this year is undoubtedly the popular uprising in Iran. Uniting women and men from the country and around the world under the slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom," Iranian women have brought the issue of women's status at the center of the international community discussions.

By a decree published in the Official Gazette no. 43, of 21 February 2023, the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has increased the examination fees for patent applications in Egypt.

The Egyptian Patent Office, under the purview of the Ministry, will apply an examination fee of EGP 25.000,00 (around 800 USD), an increase of EGP 8.000 compared to the previous official fees applicable.