Paths to protection
Ways to protect your invention
Patents are a way of protecting your inventions. By filing a successful patent you will be awarded a monopoly to exploit your invention for a period of time.
Additional Information
Discuss your Intellectual Property Protection strategy with us
If you need to protect your Intellectual Property abroad, through our Global Network of offices and associates, we can make your Intellectual Property assets expand to every nation you desire, ensuring full legal protection of your rights.
If you have further questions, we would be delighted to schedule a conference call and answer any questions you may have.
Schedule Conference CallMacao
Patent Details and Timeframes
Priority claim
Available
Substantive Examination
Available
Body responsible for non-use cancellations
Court & IP Office
Time until registration
1 year
Opposition Period
2 months
Requirements
Application Requirements
- Original power of attorney, notarized.
- Certified copy of Extracts from the Chinese Patent Office (SIPO).
- Certified copy of the Chinese Patent issued by the Chinese Patent Office.
Renewal Requirements
- Patent number.
Assignment Requirements
- Original and Notarized Deed, signed by both parties, stating the Macau application number and with certified translation to Portuguese or Chinese.
- Original power of attorney, notarized.
Change of Name Requirements
- Original power of attorney, notarized.
- Notarized copy of the certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register.
Change of Address Requirements
- Original power of attorney, notarized.
License Requirements
- Original and Notarized Deed, signed by both parties, stating the Macau application number and with certified translation to Portuguese or Chinese.
- Original power of attorney, notarized.
Remarks: If the Chinese patent is still pending, copies of the Chinese publication documents are required but certified copies of the Extracts from the Chinese Patent Office and of the Chinese Patent are required within 3 months from the date of publication of the granting decision in China. For information regarding Macau national patents, please contact us.
Latest news
