yes. Before the applicant has received a final decision, an application to change the type of invention from a utility model to an invention may be proposed.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
2-3 years
Portuguese National Institute of Industrial Property
English: Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)
URL: https://inpi.justica.gov.pt/
Portuguese Utility Model Patent Search: Pesquisa Online - Patentes (justica.gov.pt)
12-14 months
INPI conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to file a separate request.
Filing Language: Portuguese Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
yes. Before the applicant receives the final decision, it may be proposed to change the type of invention from invention to utility model.
25 years
no