In a recently published decision the Lisbon Court of Appeal has considered that a trademark depicting the word FASCISTA (fascist) may not be registered since it contains an “expression or figure contrary...
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The Covid-19 pandemic is having disrupting effects all over the world and has also taken its toll on IP matters. Below is the situation in the main IP agencies and...
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In accordance with the recommendations and decisions of the Portuguese government in order to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have taken appropriate measures to ensure that our...
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The Decree-Law No. 171/2019 published on 12 December 2019, amends the legal protection regime for Olympic and Paralympic symbols in Portugal. The main objective of the new legislation is to...
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On 11 December 2019 the newly created IP Section of the Lisbon Court of Appeals has issued a judgement accepting that the Office decisions to suspend examination may be appealed....
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