Portugal filed over 21,000 applications for the registration of trademarks in 2021, making the nation one of the top EU countries in terms of number of trademark applications made per one million residents. It is safe to say that trademark practice is thriving in Portugal; the Director of the World...

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Portugal filed over 21,000 applications for the registration of trademarks in 2021, making the nation one of the top EU countries in terms of number of trademark applications made per one million residents. It is safe to say that trademark practice is thriving in Portugal; the Director of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently stated that Portuguese stakeholders are dedicated to placing innovation, technology, and intellectual property at the centre of the nation’s development. This commitment is clear from the selection of high-quality law firms and IP agents featured in the guide this year, who have done much to educate brand owners on the importance of protecting intellectual assets.

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