Portugal

PCT - National Phase Entry

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 30 months

Language: Portuguese or English

Translation: Portuguese translation required within one month

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Automatic at NPE

Required Documents: Deed of assignment if applicable

Annuities: Starting from the 3rd year

Paris Convention - Direct Filing

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: Portuguese or English

Translation: Portuguese translation within 2 months

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Automatic at NPE

Required Documents: Priority document if requested by PTMO

Annuities: Starting from the 3rd year

Design Application

Patent Term: 5 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority

Language: Portuguese or English

Translation: Required if not in Portuguese

Charge for Excess Claims: -

Examination Request: Automatic examination

Required Documents: Priority document if requested by PTMO

Annuities: Renewal fees due at 5 years, then every 5 years

Trademark Application

Patent Term: 10 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority

Language: Portuguese or English

Translation: Notarized Priority Document at filing

Charge for Excess Claims: -

Examination Request: Automatic examination

Required Documents: POA required, notarized Priority Document at filing

Annuities: Renewal fees due every 10 years