14/06/2021
When does an invention involve an inventive step?
The grant of a patent or a utility model requires that your invention meets the following requirements: The invention must...
07/06/2021
What are the advantages of the International protection of patents?
Whenever you plan the internationalization of your products or processes or their participation in international exhibitions it is...
28/05/2021
Can I have a product seen abroad patented?
The immediate answer is no, you cannot have a product seen in a foreign country patented if the invention underlining the product –...
10/05/2021
What is fair use?
Fair use is a legal notion that allows for use of material protected under the Author’s Right, as long as said use occurs for the...
26/04/2021
TOP TIER 1 AWARD in TRADEMARK PROSECUTION – 2021 Edition
On the Celebration of World Intellectual Property Day we are very honoured and proud to communicate that A.G. da Cunha Ferreira, Lda. have...
26/03/2021
Portugal is part of the strong innovator's group
In early February, we’ve learned that Portugal is now part of the group of countries called strong Innovators, (occupying the 12th...
26/02/2021
Advantages of trademark registration
When we start partnerships with new Clients, they often admit to us that the registration of a Trademark was not, until then, one of their...
10/12/2020
IP Stars 2020 Awards
We are very proud to announce that AGCF was distinguished in the ranking of the IP Stars 2020. As a specialized guide in IP...
13/11/2020
Enforcing IP Rights
The enforcement of Industrial Property Rights (IP rights) is essential for proprietors to see that the efforts and investments made on...
04/09/2020
Protect your business
The spread of Covid-19 around the world has been causing disruptions in all economic sectors. The impacts are still not entirely clear,...
24/08/2020
Patent Applications Tripled
IN PORTUGAL The INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property) and the EPO (European Patent Office) data reveal that the number of...