The definition “distinctive signs” comprises Trade Marks and similar rights such as Logotypes. Trade Marks can be denominative, figurative and mixed, as well as three-dimensional forms and sounds. Logotypes can only be denominative, figurative and mixed.
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This offers protection in Portugal, and one application can cover up to 45 classes of goods and services.
Once an application is filed, it is submitted to a formal examination and then published online in the Industrial Property Bulletin. There then begins a phase during which those who consider themselves prejudiced by the possible grant of the registration may file oppositions.
When the opposition phase comes to an end (applicants may reply to oppositions), the application is submitted to a substantial examination. At the end of this process, the decision is reached.
The registration is valid for 10 years, starting from the date of the grant. This period is renewable indefinitely for further periods of equal length.
With one single registration all the member states of the European Union are automatically covered.
One application and one application can cover up to 45 classes of goods and services.
The procedure includes a formal examination and, when the opposition period has elapsed, the process is submitted to an ex-officio examination, after which a final decision is reached.
The registration is valid for 10 years, starting from the date of the application. This period is renewable indefinitely for further periods of equal length.
It is not a Trade Mark grant procedure but a unified Trade Mark filing procedure that covers the most important countries. An international Trade Mark application is equivalent to a Trade Mark application in all the contracting states designated in the application. The European Union is one of the possible designations, following the same procedure as a community Trade Mark application.
The procedure includes a formal examination. It is possible that the Trade Mark might be granted in certain of the designated countries while refused in others.
The registration is valid for 10 years, starting from the date of the application. This period is renewable indefinitely for further periods of equal length.
A logotype is the most suitable sign to identify an entity which provides services or commercial products, distinguishing from others, and which could be used in establishments, advertising and correspondence. It is the way by which an entity chooses to be identified.
Once an application is filed, it is submitted to a formal examination and then published online in the Industrial Property Bulletin. There then begins a phase during which those who consider themselves prejudiced by the possible grant of the registration may file oppositions.
When the opposition phase comes to an end (applicants may reply to oppositions), the application is submitted to a substantial examination. At the end of this process, the decision is issued.
The registration is valid for 10 years, counting from the date of the grant. This period is renewable indefinitely for further periods of equal length.
This offers protection in Portugal, and one application can cover up to 45 classes of goods and services.
Once an application is filed, it is submitted to a formal examination and then published online in the Industrial Property Bulletin. There then begins a phase during which those who consider themselves prejudiced by the possible grant of the registration may file oppositions.
When the opposition phase comes to an end (applicants may reply to oppositions), the application is submitted to a substantial examination. At the end of this process, the decision is reached.
The registration is valid for 10 years, starting from the date of the grant. This period is renewable indefinitely for further periods of equal length.
With one single registration all the member states of the European Union are automatically covered.
One application and one application can cover up to 45 classes of goods and services.
The procedure includes a formal examination and, when the opposition period has elapsed, the process is submitted to an ex-officio examination, after which a final decision is reached.
The registration is valid for 10 years, starting from the date of the application. This period is renewable indefinitely for further periods of equal length.
It is not a Trade Mark grant procedure but a unified Trade Mark filing procedure that covers the most important countries. An international Trade Mark application is equivalent to a Trade Mark application in all the contracting states designated in the application. The European Union is one of the possible designations, following the same procedure as a community Trade Mark application.
The procedure includes a formal examination. It is possible that the Trade Mark might be granted in certain of the designated countries while refused in others.
The registration is valid for 10 years, starting from the date of the application. This period is renewable indefinitely for further periods of equal length.
A logotype is the most suitable sign to identify an entity which provides services or commercial products, distinguishing from others, and which could be used in establishments, advertising and correspondence. It is the way by which an entity chooses to be identified.
Once an application is filed, it is submitted to a formal examination and then published online in the Industrial Property Bulletin. There then begins a phase during which those who consider themselves prejudiced by the possible grant of the registration may file oppositions.
When the opposition phase comes to an end (applicants may reply to oppositions), the application is submitted to a substantial examination. At the end of this process, the decision is issued.
The registration is valid for 10 years, counting from the date of the grant. This period is renewable indefinitely for further periods of equal length.
Alvaro Duarte and Associados is a company which has been working in the field of Industrial Property since 1973. Our objective is to be leader in the field of the protection, maintenance and defence of all types of legal rights relating to patents, Trade Marks and other distinguishing marks of business.