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Legal Director: Vítor Palmela Fidalgo
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

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark prosecution
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.

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:
Alameda dos Oceanos 41K 21
1990-207 Lisbon, Portugal
Tel:+351213150970 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.inventa.com

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Overview

Inventa is a leading IP law firm in Portugal, specializing in the protection and internationalization of trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyright, and domain names. With over 50 years of experience, Inventa serves clients across Portugal, the European Union, and African jurisdictions.  

Notable practitioners: Vitor Palmela Fidalgo, Tiago Reis Nobre, and Daniel Reis Nobre.

Testimonials

2025

"Inventa always provides us the best advice and is permanently monitoring our situation. They also have very good and fast communication."

"Inventa has a team of highly skilled patent attorneys and agents with extensive experience in various technical fields. Inventa is known for its tailored solutions and personalised service, ensuring that the specific needs of clients are met."

"The full availability and prompt feedback from the Inventa team, in addition to their thorough knowledge on the involved matters, are relevant factors [for us]."

"We get reliable and professional feedback. Work done in a spirit of cordial relationship."

"Professional advice in all the trademark field."

"Young team, very professional, and very good advice."

"They have a history of successful patent prosecutions and litigation support, demonstrating their capability and reliability."

"They showed knowledge and instilled confidence by demonstrating efficiency in handling our matters."

"The transparent and clear communication made a strong and effective working relationship between our firms."

Linked Reviews
Intellectual property

Copyright

Case studies show that the firm assisted EACZ Editora with a children's book project by drafting and publishing contracts with the authors and illustrators, as well as the agency agreement.

Patent

Case studies show that the firm drafted and filed the Portuguese patent application on behalf of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria. 

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Trade mark

Case studies show that the firm assisted well-known German company BMW in an infringement action against the use of the trademark “MDriving,” citing its prior “M” trademarks.

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