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.
National and International Practice
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.
A Specialized Team, A Commitment to Innovation
What sets us apart is the multidisciplinary expertise of our team, composed of highly qualified professionals in the fields of law, economics, biotechnology and information technology.
Our ongoing investment in training and technology reflects our commitment to delivering innovative and effective solutions.
At Álvaro Duarte & Associados, your ideas and innovations are always in safe hands.
(AOPI) Official Industrial Property Agents are qualified professionals officially recognized to act in the protection and management of trademarks, patents and other Industrial Property rights.
Why is it essential to work with an AOPI?
Specialized advice – We assess each case with technical and strategic rigour to ensure the most effective protection solution.
Official representation – We act directly before the INPI (Portugal) and international registration bodies.
Security and confidentiality – AOPIs are bound by professional secrecy, ensuring full protection of your information.
Ongoing Support – From filing to infringement monitoring, we provide a comprehensive service.
Industrial Property is a sector in constant evolution. Industrial Property is a constantly evolving field.Having the support of an AOPI means ensuring that every step is taken in a correct, strategic, and secure manner.
Personalized and comprehensive guidance in the complex world of Intellectual Property, protecting your assets and helping to ensure your success.
Acting with rigour and professionalism to secure the legal protection of your rights, ensuring the defense of your IP assets in any context.
Effective management of your intangible assets, ensuring the protection, growth, and ongoing value of your IP portfolio.
Support in the registration of your inventions, designs, or patents, ensuring the protection, defense, and maintenance of your unique solutions in the marketplace.
Associação Portuguesa dos Consultores em Propriedade Intelectual
German Association for Intellectual Property Law
Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Intellectuelle
Licensing Executives Society International
Asociación Interamericana de la Propiedad Intelectual
Asian Patent Attorneys Association
Associação Brasileira dos Agentes da Propriedade Industrial
Associação Brasileira da Propriedade Intelectual
Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group
Association of European Trademark Owners
Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
International Trademark Association
European Patent Institute
European Communities Trade Mark Association
Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle
International Chamber of Commerce
Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial
European Union Intellectual Property Office
World Intellectual Property Organization
European Patent Office
