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National applications in Portugal in 2020

National applications in Portugal in 2020

In Portugal, in the year 2020, the Portuguese IP Office (INPI) received 20.105 national Trademark applications, representing an increase of 1,9% when compared to 2019.

Concerning national patents, 391 applications were filed, which generated an increase of 72,2%, the highest in the last 10 years.

On the other hand, national Design applications stood at 257 cases, decreasing 4,1% when compared to the previous year. 

In a rather atypical year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the national economy, these numbers reveal that innovation may bring a positive development for Portugal.