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Legal Manager, Trademark and Patent Attorney: Inês Monteiro Alves
Quick facts
Firm - Year of Establishment

1971

Number of Partners

6

Total Number of IP Practitioners

60

Languages Spoken at the Firm

English, Portuguese, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Chinese

Network Memberships

INTA, AIPPI, ECTA, Marques, AIPLA, LES

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, Nigeria, Cape Verde, Sao Tome, East Timor and Macau. 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.

ESG and diversity achievements

Diversity:

Inventa is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our team comprises employees of varied nationalities, including Portuguese, Brazilian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Angolan, Mozambican, and Nigerian. We are proud to share that women constitute 60% of our workforce. Furthermore, our hiring policies are progressive and non-discriminatory. We openly welcome individuals of any sexual orientation, those with disabilities, and those facing mental health challenges, embracing the myriad backgrounds and perspectives they bring.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives:

We recognize the significance of promoting local artistry and sustainable trade. At IP conferences, we typically present handcrafted gifts sourced from Mozambique. These environmentally-friendly gifts not only underscore our commitment to sustainability but also uplift local artisans who rely on their craft for their livelihood. The handcrafted products we showcase are purchased from local fairs, organized and supervised by the government to ensure authenticity and sustainable practices.

Our commitment to sustainability was recognized at the INTA Annual Meeting 2023 in Singapore, where we clinched the 1st place in the Green Swag Awards. This accolade followed our 3rd place achievement in 2022 with a handcrafted elephant wood keychain, also sourced from Mozambique.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas

Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, Life sciences IP, Patent, Patent contentious, Patent prosecution, Trade mark, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark prosecution

Key Sector Expertise

Advertising, Agriculture, Artificial intelligence, Arts, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, E-commerce, Electrical, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, Film, Financial services, FMCG, Food & beverage, Gaming, ICT & software, Internet, Life sciences, Mechanical, Media, Medical device, Music, Nanotechnology, Oil & gas, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Publishing, Real estate, Renewable energy, Retail, Robotics, Semiconductors, Sports, Technology hardware, Telecommunication, Transport, Universities & research, Utilities

Address:
P.O. Box 442 - Cidade da Praia Santiago Island
Tel:+351213150970 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.inventa.com/en/

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