no
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)
- 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.
20 years
yes. Before the applicant receives the final decision, it may be proposed to change the type of invention from invention to utility model.
If the disclosure is caused by the designer, the novelty grace period is 12 months from the date of disclosure.
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."
- 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.
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)
25 years