Simões Garcia Corte Real & Associados

Simões Garcia Corte-Real & Associados is a well-established intellectual property firm in Portugal, founded in 1998. The firm provides a full range of IP services, including patent and trademark prosecution, litigation, and advisory.  

Notable practitioners: João Luís Garcia, António Corte-Real, and Alberto Tavares Dias.

2025

"Besides being very experienced, SGCR a has a level of quality and sophistication appropriate to our clients, has a good network of contacts for support in other jurisdictions (especially Africa and Brazil), and is very reliable."

"Clarity in the information and deadline."

"Great seriousness and quality of the work provided."

"I know the people and have confidence on their knowledge at a reasonable price."

"This firm stands out as a leader in the field of IP in Portugal and African countries, offering comprehensive services tailored to protect and maximise the value of clients' trade marks and innovations.”

"Trust, quality and availability."

"Very competent and friendly."

“With a team of highly skilled attorneys and technical experts, they provide strategic advice across patents and trade marks.”  

Case studies show that the firm represented a Coffee Capsules Major at the IP Court.  

Cristina A. Carvalho is a key practitioner to watch.

Case studies show that the firm assisted a Swiss watch major with filing a criminal claim at criminal court for counterfeiting the trademark.