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Intellectual Property Strategy for Fashion Entrepreneurs

Universidade Nova de Lisboa was the chosen stage for the initiative Intellectual Property for Fashion Entrepreneurs. At this event, organized by Community in Law, the participant, from all over the fashion industry, had the opportunity to learn, with João Francisco Sá, some of the best strategies to protect their designs and trademarks.

February 28, 2019

Opinion Copyright

Seven Nations Toy: Jack White receives credit for last year’s Eurovision winner

The electropop song “Toy” that won last year’s Eurovision as the Israeli submission was embroiled in a copyright dispute with Universal Music Group because of rhythmic similarities with “Seven Nations Army” performed by the White Stripes and composed by Jack White. “Seven Nation Army” is one of the most recognized songs from the 00’s, having won...

February 19, 2019

João Francisco Sá

Announcement Portugal Industrial Property

New Board members appointed for the Portuguese Industrial Property Office

The Portuguese Secretary of State for Justice has nominated new Board members for the Portuguese Industrial Property Office – INPI. The new appointed members are temporarily replacing the previous administration, who resigned. Leading the new team is Ana Margarida Bandeira, as President, and Margarida Matias and Jorge Rodrigues da Ponte as vowels. The new administration is committed wi...

February 6, 2019

Press Release

Inventa International recommended by WTR 1000

World Trademark Review (WTR) has just announced its WTR 1000 - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals. In this year’s edition, of this important worldwide rank, Inventa International is recommended as a top Intellectual Property firm. WTR distinguished Inventa International, based on its analysis of the company’s performance and profile, as well as on client&rsquo...

February 4, 2019

Press Release Portugal Trademark

Inventa International advises Toys “R” Us Iberia regarding Intellectual Property

Toys “R” Us Iberia was advised by Inventa International in the Intellectual Property licensing and compliance process, that includes Toys “R” Us Portugal. Toys “R” Us was recently bought, in the Iberian Peninsula, by Green Swan, a Portuguese company led by Paulo Andrez. The Intellectual Property licensing and compliance process, that run durin...

January 25, 2019

Opinion ARIPO Patent Trademark Africa

ARIPO and the contribution for the evolution of Industrial Property in Africa

The creation of ARIPO and its reasons The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) is an inter-governmental organization created by the Lusaka agreement, which was adopted by a diplomatic conference held in Lusaka, Zambia, on December 9, 1976. As the preamble of this Agreement states, it was signed by Governments that were “aware of the advantages to be derive...

January 17, 2019

João Pereira Cabral

Announcement China Industrial Design Trademark Industrial Property Macao

End of requirement of Power-of-Attorney for Intellectual Property Rights Renewals in Macao

Starting January 2, 2019, it has ended the requirement to present a notarized Power-of-Attorney when applying for Intellectual Property Rights renewals registrations in Macao. This change has the aim to simplify the administrative industrial property procedures, in order to improve its efficiency. From now on, the agents don’t need to present a Power-of-Attorney to submit a...

January 10, 2019

Press Release Angola Patent Industrial Design Domain Acquisition Trademark

2nd Angolan Intellectual Property Congress takes place in April 2019

On 25 and 26 April 2019 Epic Sana hotel in Luanda will receive the 2nd Angolan Intellectual Property Congress, an event organized by Inventa International and Ponto de Vista. The discussion about the Preliminary Draft Law on Intellectual Property in Angola, now in public discussion, stands out from many other issues that will be on debated at this event.

December 18, 2018

Press Release United Kingdom Trademark

London IP Week

Inventa International participated on London IP 2018, that took place from 10 to 12 December. During this event more than 400 professionals got together with more than 60 speakers, for thought-provoking discussions looking at the most contemporary trends in the world of IP. Highly participated and interactive, this initiative allowed the participants to get up to speed with the latest business...

December 14, 2018

Announcement Samoa Trademark

Samoa joins the Madrid Protocol

On December 4, Samoa’s Government deposited its instrument of accession to join the Madrid Protocol with WIPO’s Director General, Francis Gurry. Samoa is the 103rd member of the Madrid System, which now covers 119 countries. The Protocol will enter into force for on March 4, 2019, date from which local brand owners will be able to start using the Madrid System to protect their marks...

December 14, 2018

Press Release United Arab Emirates Trademark

INTA 2018 Middle East and Africa Conference, in Dubai

Dubai was chosen to receive INTA’s 2018 Middle East and Africa Conference, an annual event held by the Association with focus on this region’s IP matters. Inventa International attended this event with the aim to catch up with the IP professionals, to discuss the latest developments and the future of IP in both in Africa and Middle East.

December 12, 2018

Press Release Patent

Vítor Sérgio Moreira reinforces Inventa International Patents team

Inventa International has just reinforced its patents team by hiring Vítor Sérgio Moreira, a Chemical Engineer who’s specialized in patents. Vítor has a solid background in the field of Chemical Engineering, from which stands out a period of more than ten years working with Patents, at the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) in Brazil. He’s also exp...

December 11, 2018

Jurisdiction