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When does a reputed trade mark benefit from protection beyond likelihood of confusion? Article 8(5) EUTMR grants extended protection, even where the goods or services are dissimilar, provided certain cumulative conditions are met, including the existence of a “link” between the signs.

Some of Portugal's most distinctive wine brands bear names that may seem provocative at first glance. Yet behind these labels lies a rich connection between history, folklore, regional identity, and trademark law.

Trademarks in the media industry can be as valuable as the content they represent. This was clearly illustrated in the case of Polígrafo, a Portuguese fact-checking programme, where control over the brand name ultimately determined who could continue using the format.

A partir du 1er juillet 2025, les taxes officielles vont augmenter concernant les marques, brevets, modèle d'utilité, certificats complémentaires de protection, ainsi que les dessins et modèles devant l'office des brevets...

Political parties often borrow the familiarity of well-known trademarks to make a message more recognisable. But when does that use fall under freedom of expression, and when does it amount to taking unfair advantage of another's reputation?

Vítor Palmela Fidalgo shares his insights in "Platforms Pay the Price", published in WIPR – World IP Review, Issue 1 (2025), which explores the growing accountability of online platforms as evolving European regulations...

While various trademark applications confront reasons for refusal - such as a lack of distinctive character, contradiction with accepted moral principles, or replication of prior trademarks - there is one that stands out in particular for wine brands: ...

Submitted by Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. in July 2022, the request for protection of a three-dimensional sign representing a biscuit was recently denied.

To continue the collaborative relationship between the Portuguese National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) and the Institute of Vine and Wine (IVV)...

Geographical terms in trademarks present a complex challenge under EU law, as they can be understood both as indicators of geographical origin and as distinctive trademark elements.

The EU Design Reform introduces critical updates, including a new EU-wide repair clause, streamlined filing processes, and changes to fees

Vitor Palmela Fidalgo and Júlia Alves Coutinho authored the Portugal chapter for Trade Marks Laws and Regulations, published by the International Comparative Legal Guide.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) made available new forms of support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the European Union. The SME Fund call for proposals

El Director General de COTEC Portugal, el Ingeniero Jorge Portugal, y el Director General de Clarke, Modet & Cº Portugal, el Dr. Eduardo Correia Andrade, firmaron ayer por la mañana...

During the 2023 Annual Meeting Live+, in Singapore, INTA Daily News shared the thoughts of three of the authors of "Guide to Implementing and Managing CSR Programs":

The Portuguese Industrial Property Office has announced an update to the official fees concerning all Intellectual Property procedures.

De ano para ano temos vindo a dar relevância a este dia, que constitui uma excelente oportunidade de abertura da Clarke à sociedade e de contacto com clientes e parceiros.