18/04/2025
Famous IP Disputes – What Do They Teach Us?
Intellectual Property (IP) disputes have the power to shape markets, affect companies, and even alter the…
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Intellectual Property (IP) comprises a set of rights that protect creations such as trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, domain names, among many others. More than just legal protection, IP is a strategic asset essential for businesses seeking to strengthen their market presence, drive innovation, and secure a competitive advantage.
Effective IP management enables:
Exclusivity and differentiation – Protects goods, services, and processes from imitation, safeguarding the identity and credibility of the business.
Legal security – Reduces the risk of legal disputes by ensuring rights are clearly and properly secured.
Attraction of investment – Investors value businesses with protected intangible assets, as they reflect innovation and stability.
Secure internationalization – Facilitates global expansion by enabling registration and protection of brands or innovations across multiple jurisdictions.
Whether for established companies, start-ups, or individual entrepreneurs, intellectual property is a driver of sustainable growth. It allows businesses to reap returns on innovation and provides a competitive edge in both domestic and international markets.
Intellectual Property (IP) comprises a set of rights that protect creations such as trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, domain names, among many others. More than just legal protection, IP is a strategic asset essential for businesses seeking to strengthen their market presence, drive innovation, and secure a competitive advantage.
Effective IP management enables:
Exclusivity and differentiation – Protects goods, services, and processes from imitation, safeguarding the identity and credibility of the business.
Legal security – Reduces the risk of legal disputes by ensuring rights are clearly and properly secured.
Attraction of investment – Investors value businesses with protected intangible assets, as they reflect innovation and stability.
Secure internationalization – Facilitates global expansion by enabling registration and protection of brands or innovations across multiple jurisdictions.
Whether for established companies, start-ups, or individual entrepreneurs, intellectual property is a driver of sustainable growth. It allows businesses to reap returns on innovation and provides a competitive edge in both domestic and international markets.
Since 1973, Álvaro Duarte & Associados has been dedicated to the protection, management, and enforcement of rights such as trademarks, patents, copyright and other distinctive signs of commerce.
With a track record spanning over 50 years, the firm has earned the trust of companies, inventors, and creators, becoming a leading name in the field of Intellectual Property.
Since 1973, Álvaro Duarte & Associados has been dedicated to the protection, management, and enforcement of rights such as trademarks, patents, copyright and other distinctive signs of commerce.
With a track record spanning over 50 years, the firm has earned the trust of companies, inventors, and creators, becoming a leading name in the field of Intellectual Property.
Since 1973, Álvaro Duarte & Associados has been dedicated to the protection, management, and enforcement of rights such as trademarks, patents, copyright and other distinctive signs of commerce.With a track record spanning over 50 years, the firm has earned the trust of companies, inventors, and creators, becoming a leading name in the field of Intellectual Property.
We provide services in Portugal before the INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property), as well as at the European level, representing clients before the EPO (European Patent Office) and the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office).In addition, through a global network of partners, we ensure the international protection of our clients’ IP assets.
Associação Brasileira dos Agentes da Propriedade Industrial
European Communities Trade Mark Association
Asociación Interamericana de la Propiedad Intelectual
Licensing Executives Society International
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Intellectual Property (IP) disputes have the power to shape markets, affect companies, and even alter the…
