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IP Talks@Técnico: State of the Art Search by Susana Rodrigues

Organized by the Intellectual Property Unit of the TT@Técnico – Technology Transfer Area, the second session of IP Talks took place on November 23rd. These sessions were organized with the aim of offering insights into the subject of Industrial Property for master's and PhD students, researchers, and professors. The events took place at the Alameda Campus of Instituto Superior T&e...

November 27, 2023

Press Release Angola Industrial Property

Forum on the National Intellectual Property System

With the initiative of SENADIAC (National Service of Copyright and Related Rights), affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Forum on the National Intellectual Property System took place on November 13th and 14th in Luanda. Among various topics, António Sequeira and Ricardo Miguel, from Inventa, discussed the management and protection of Intellectual Property, addressing...

November 23, 2023

Press Release Portugal United States of America Trademark

INTA Leadership Meeting 2023

On November 14, 2023, Daniel Reis Nobre attended the INTA Leadership Meeting in Houston (Texas, EUA), joining other committee members of the International Trademark Association (INTA) to discuss key topics and emerging issues in intellectual property. During the four-day event, attendees had the opportunity to expand their network and leadership skills were strengthened through Bootcamps, Works...

November 22, 2023

Announcement European Union Europe Geographical Indications

EU Regulation on GI protection for craft and industrial products enters into force

On November 16, 2023, the new European Regulation on GI protection for craft and industrial products (CIGIR) came into effect, applicable from December 1, 2025. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has been designated as the competent authority, and starting in December 2025, it will be possible to apply for the registration of the names of craft and industrial products that...

November 21, 2023

Opinion China South Africa Africa Industrial Property

Artificial Intelligence as an Inventor: A brief Exploration of South African Intellectual Property Law

1. Introduction The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has sparked significant changes across various sectors, including in the field of patent law. The ability of AI systems to develop new creations poses unique and challenging questions to the conventional structures of IP law. This article explores the implications of AI inventorship within the specific context of South African IP law, she...

November 13, 2023

Diogo Antunes

Opinion Angola Trademark Internationalisation Patent Industrial Design Patent Internationalisation Trademark Africa

Angola: Is trademarks success a sign of things to come?

Angola continues to recognise IP rights as an important contribution to a country’s social and economic development and in the last IP Bulletin issued (4/2023), published statistics related to the years 2020 to 2022. Overall, 2022 was marked by an increase in the request for protection of several rights of Industrial Property, where the demand levels for trademarks and other dis...

November 9, 2023

Miguel Bibe

Opinion Copyright

Copyright for tattoo artists: Protecting artistic expression

Tattoos are a form of artistic expression deeply rooted in human culture and are unquestionably works of art created by talented artists. Each design is often customised to reflect the history, beliefs, culture, and personal tastes of the individual receiving it. Like any other form of art, tattoos are crafted with skill and imagination. However, as tattoos gain recognition as an art form, a...

November 3, 2023

Rute Franco

Announcement Angola European Union Trademark Internationalisation Industrial Design Trademark

IAPI joins DesignClass and expands TMClass coverage to the Harmonized Database (HDB)

The National Institute of Industrial Property of Angola (IAPI) has expanded its coverage, and since October 30, 2023, it has started to use and accept the list of terms from the Harmonized Database of Product Indications (HDBPI) in DesignClass, as well as the list of terms from the Harmonized Database for brand classification (HDB) in TMClass. DesignClass/HDBPI allows for the searching and tran...

October 31, 2023

Press Release Portugal Law

Europol Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Conference 2023

Second and last day of the 2023 Europol Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Conference, held at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel in Lisbon. This conference is a collaborative effort between the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE), and the Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) and focus on combating counterfeit goods, which present...

October 27, 2023

Press Release Turkey Africa

AIPPI 2023 World Congress

Tiago Reis Nobre and Vítor Palmela Fidalgo represented our firm at the AIPPI 2023 World Congress in Istanbul. Throughout the four-day event, both actively engaged in numerous sessions spanning a wide range of IP topics. They connected with peers and friends from all over the globe, discussing the latest developments in IP from Europe and Africa. Additionally, they had the chance to visit...

October 26, 2023

Opinion Nigeria Trademark Africa

Nollywood and Brand Synergy: A Product Placement Perspective

Product placement in Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, presents a growing opportunity for brands and filmmakers. Acknowledged as a significant catalyst for brand recognition within the country, Vera Albino's analysis of this partnership also underscores the critical role of tailored legislation by Nigerian authorities. Read here the full article.

October 25, 2023

Vera Albino

Press Release Portugal Europe

Vitor Moreira recognized in the IP Stars Portugal ranking

It is with pride that we share that Vitor Sérgio Moreira, Patent Manager at Inventa, has been recognized in the IP Stars ranking as a Notable Practitioner in Portugal. IP Stars ranking is one of the leading directories that assess experienced firms and legal professionals in the categories of trademarks and contentious work in the field of Intellectual Property. We also want to congra...

October 24, 2023

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