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INTA Annual Meeting 2025

Kicking off on May 17 in San Diego, California (USA), the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting will once again bring together leading professionals from the global Intellectual Property community. Organized by International Trademark Association (INTA), this event offers a setting for discussions, networking, and the exchange of knowledge and insights on key developments in IP. You are welcome to visit...

April 17, 2025

Press Release China Trademark Law Asia

INTA: Pre-annual meeting reception 2025

On March 27 in Guangzhou and April 10 in Shenzhen, Crystal Zhang attended the INTA Pre-Annual Meeting Reception held in China. At the receptions, participants engaged in a range of activities focused on education, business development, and networking. They exchanged valuable learning experiences and success stories from past Annual Meetings, and connected with professionals who share a common i...

April 15, 2025

Press Release Portugal Trademark Europe

Inventa contributes to ICLG's 14th edition of "Trade Marks Laws and Regulations"

Vítor Palmela Fidalgo and João Pereira Cabral co-authored the Portugal chapter of the 14th edition of Trade Marks Laws and Regulations, published by the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG). In this latest edition, Inventa contributes an in-depth analysis of Portugal’s trademark framework, covering key aspects such as requirements, procedural timelines, oppositi...

April 15, 2025

Press Release Slovenia Patent Europe

Vítor Palmela Fidalgo represents Portugal at the PMAC meeting in Ljubljana

On April 8, the first in-person meeting of the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the Unified Patent Court was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Vítor Palmela Fidalgo, Legal Director at Inventa and the Portugal’s representative of the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) Committee, attended the session, contributing to ongoing efforts to structure the Court...

April 14, 2025

Opinion European Union Trademark EUIPO

Hitting the right note: Sound trademarks at the EUIPO

Sounds transcend languages, facilitating emotion and engagement without barriers. Marketers and advertisers understand and leverage this power in promoting goods and services. However, only sounds that fulfil the essential distinctive function can be registered as trademarks. Investing in sound A search at the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) database reveals a significant collection,...

April 10, 2025

Joana Fialho Pinto

Press Release Counterfeiting Trademark

INTA: Survey on Sustainable Destruction of Counterfeit Goods

Daniel Reis Nobre, Managing Partner at Inventa, and Chair of the Policy subcommittee at INTA’s Brands & Sustainability Committee, collaborated on the "Sustainable Destruction of Counterfeit Goods" survey, recently published by INTA as part of a cross-committee project between the Brands & Sustainability and Anticounterfeiting Committees, also in collaboration with REACT....

April 4, 2025

Press Release South Africa Copyright Africa

South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill: Balancing creators' rights and public access in the digital age

The Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) in South Africa has been one of the most debated legislative proposals in recent years, aiming to modernise the country’s copyright framework. As of 2024, the bill is among 20 pieces of legislation awaiting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signature, but its enactment has been delayed due to concerns over its constitutionality. The bill has been referre...

March 27, 2025

Press Release Nigeria Trademark

Upcoming Webinar: Trademark Essentials for SMEs and Startups

Join Angela Adebayo Agbe-Davies, Managing Director of Inventa Nigeria, for an insightful webinar on safeguarding your brand through trademark protection. This is a crucial topic for entrepreneurs looking to protect their brands and grow their businesses securely. Angela will discuss key strategies to protect and enhance brand value, including the importance of trademarks in brand protection....

March 24, 2025

Opinion Patent Africa

Charting the stars: Strengthening Africa's IP frameworks for space innovation

Africa is beginning to make its mark in the international space sector, driven by growing investment and innovation. The 2025 inauguration of the African Space Agency represents a key milestone in this expansion. Vera Albino highlights the challenges of enforcing IP rights in space, where legal uncertainties and multinational involvement create significant challenges for protecting innovations....

March 18, 2025

Vera Albino

Press Release Copyright Trademark

PTMG Spring Conference 2025

Tiago Nobre, Managing Partner, and Vítor Palmela Fidalgo, Legal Director at Inventa, will attend the PTMG Spring Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 24/25 March 2025. Throughout the event, they will connect with international peers to explore intellectual property strategies, address emerging trends and challenges in copyright and trademark law, particularly within the pharmaceutical s...

March 17, 2025

Opinion European Union Trademark EUIPO Europe

Offensive to whom? Why ‘Maricon Perdido' failed the morality test

Occasionally, the principle of morality, as outlined in Article 7(1)(f) of the European Union Trademark Regulation (EUTMR), prompts discussions regarding its interpretation. Since this principle is grounded in subjective values that rely on the fundamental ethical norms accepted by civilised society at any given time, it must be constantly reassessed, reconsidered and even modernised. Over t...

March 14, 2025

Paula Vener

Press Release Portugal Spain Law Europe

Iberian Summit & Awards 2025

The 2025 Iberian Summit & Awards, hosted by Leaders League, took place on March 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hesperia in Madrid. The event gathered business leaders from across the Iberian region to network, exchange insights, and explore new opportunities. As part of the summit, an awards ceremony recognized outstanding individuals and organizations across 30 categories, including the legal sec...

March 13, 2025

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