Portugal

Firm overview

A.G. da Cunha Ferreira, Lda. is one of the oldest firms operating in Europe in the Intellectual Property field, with 140 years of experience.

We develop together with our clients Intellectual Property strategies, always aiming at obtaining the most appropriate and best protections, maximizing their investments and boosting the return on investment.

We assist a wide range of companies, as well as individuals, Portuguese or foreign ones, with their Intellectual Property rights: patents, utility models, designs or models, trademarks, inter alia, not only in Portugal but also in the rest of the world

Firm overview

ClarkeModet, established in 1879, is the biggest international Intellectual Property group in Latin America and an entry point to Europe. With an operational presence in 17 countries, it manages one in every ten patent applications in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking markets.

Their trajectory spans a century and a half of life-supporting history’s great inventors. With over 140 years of supporting innovators worldwide, and more than 58 years of presence in Brazil. ClarkeModet offers full-service IP legal, technical and consultancy experience across all industry sectors. And are pioneers in creating and implementing new IP services, mostly supported by technology and IP business consultancy experts. They maintain this innovative vision to keep up with global trends.

ClarkeModet manages the most important Intellectual Property portfolios among the main innovation-generating industries worldwide, being a valued partner to maximize their innovation.

Global network

ClarkeModet operates in over 195 countries thanks to its networks of agents.
They are pioneer in international expansion and has a presence in 17 countries, operating with a global team with a local soul.

• In Latin America, with its own companies in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Paraguay, Portugal, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
• In Europe, Spain, Portugal and we own an EPO office in Munich (Germany), which has assigned a network of 7 European patent agents (EQEs - European Qualifying Examination) acting for ClarkeModet.
• In the United States, new sales offices have been opened in New York (USA) and Miami (USA)
• In Asia, it has a presence with sales offices in China, and Seoul (South Korea).

ClarkeModet solutions

ClarkeModet provides specialized IP services, based on its experience, technical experts, technology, and business consultancy. Their solutions are based in:

• Advice and protect your company’s intellectual property
• Register patents, trademarks, designs, domains, and copyright around the world
• Defend Intellectual Property rights before national and international government agencies
• Shield your organization’s know-how using trade secrets and blockchain
• Monetize your intangible assets for an efficient management and maximize its benefits
• Explore the new possibilities that the digital world offers
• Innovate through technology and solutions to adapt to innovative global trends

Firm overview

In response to the growing demand for specialized legal services in Intellectual Property, NLP has emerged as a key player, offering tailored strategies to help companies manage their invaluable asset amid the challenges posed by technological advancements. The firm was founded by Sara Nazaré, Beatriz Lima, and Joana Piriquito Santos, who bring around 15 years of experience in legal advisory services in Intellectual Property. With their extensive background in legal advisory services, NLP aims to deliver innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the Portuguese market.

According to Sara Nazaré, “Intellectual property is a valuable asset for companies, regardless of their size or sector, and requires tailored management strategies to address critical needs.” Joana Piriquito Santos emphasizes: “We want to be recognized as the preferred law firm for clients when it comes to intellectual property in Portugal.” She added: “Despite the existing offer in this area, we wanted to build a project of our own, offering a highly specialized, more personalized service with a 360-degree approach to IP.”

With nearly 15 years of experience, including managing complex IP disputes in the pharmaceutical sector, the team at NLP is well-equipped to anticipate trends, define effective strategies, and provide tailored solutions to clients' specific needs. The firm's modern and bold image reflects its dynamic and innovative approach, underscoring its commitment to delivering added value to both clients and society. Under the slogan “IP 360º,” NLP aims to comprehensively address all dimensions of intellectual property. To this end, Beatriz Lima explains: "We believe we are capable of anticipating trends, defining and implementing effective strategies and solutions geared towards the specific objectives of each of our clients.

Firm overview

Inventa is a leading Intellectual Property Law Firm, specialized in the protection and internationalization of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyright and domain names. With over 50 years of experience in Portugal, the European Union and all the African jurisdictions, Inventa has served thousands of clients holding large trademark and patent portfolios, and other entities dealing with R&D daily. Furthermore, our experience allows us to understand the caveats of the different industries since we maintain relationships with clients from different sectors, including food and beverages companies, communications, IT, pharmaceuticals, manufacturers, oil & gas companies, financial institutions, business services companies and more.

Our headquarters are based in Lisbon, Portugal, and we also have offices in Angola, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Cape Verde, Sao Tome, East Timor and Macao. Inventa also holds a large network of representatives all across the African region, including representation before the ARIPO and OAPI regional organizations, committed to delivering global coverage with local experience.

Due to our wide network of contacts and associate level, we offer our clients a highly specialized team of professionals in the Intellectual Property field and related strategic sectors. Our professionals guarantee personalized and efficient accompaniment in all our services.