How many years is the protection period for utility model applications in Portugal?

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The initial protection is 6 years, which can be extended twice, up to a maximum of 10 years.

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  • How long is the period for filing an industrial design application in Portugal?

    • via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.

  • Features of the Portuguese utility model patent application process

    INPI only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications. Substantive examination may only be requested if the applicant deems it necessary. An invention protected by a patent can be protected simultaneously or successively with a utility model. To this end, applicants have a maximum of 1 year to make changes.

  • What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Portugal?

    Filing Language: Portuguese

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Enter the Portuguese national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Whether the Portuguese invention patent application can be type-converted

    yes. Before the applicant receives the final decision, it may be proposed to change the type of invention from invention to utility model.

  • Is a utility model application eligible for DAS in Portugal?

    no

  • What are the requirements for the Portuguese invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Portuguese

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Portuguese translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Portuguese translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Certified Priority Document
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Enter the Portuguese national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Portuguese translation
    6. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Portuguese translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Whether a Portuguese industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance

    yes. A maximum of 100 designs may be included in one Portuguese design application, provided they belong to the same class in the International Design Classification.

  • Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Portugal?

    Portuguese National Institute of Industrial Property

    English: Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: INPI

    URL: https://inpi.justica.gov.pt/

    Portuguese invention patent search: Pesquisa Online - Patentes (justica.gov.pt)

  • Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Portugal

    A novelty grace period of 6 months is available if:

    • Disclosures caused at officially organized or officially sanctioned international exhibitions
    • Disclosure resulting from being made public for reasons related to the misuse of the inventor or its predecessor owner

  • Instructions for Authorization of Designs in Portugal and Annual Fees

    • Licensing Fee: None.
    • Annuity: pay once every 5 years, and must be paid within 6 months before the due date of the application. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a 50% penalty is required.