National Law relating to EPC, IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register, Portugal
IX. Registering a transfer, licences and other rights in respect of a European patent in the national patent register
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The information provided for in the brochure reflects the situation at national level in January 2024. In contrast, the finance related information shows the status in January 2026. Please verify the information with the national offices concerned by not least using the information on the respective websites. |
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1 Transfer of rights by transaction (e.g. sale, merger) or by operation of law (e.g. succession, insolvency, compulsory execution) |
2 Licences and other rights |
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1Which supporting documents must be filed? |
Written document providing evidence of the transfer Art. 30(1), (2), (4), 30 PA |
Licence contract Art. 29, 31 PA |
2Must a national professional representative be appointed? |
No Art. 10(1) PA |
No Art. 10(1) PA |
3Must a form be used? |
Yes, INPI Form PatMut3 |
Yes, INPI Form PatMut3 |
4Special fee payable? |
Transfer fee: Fees Res. |
Licence fee: Compulsory licence fee: Fees Res. |
5Entries and data recorded in the register |
Transfers of rights as well as contractual licences Entry in the register has legal effect and takes effect vis-à-vis third parties. Art. 29(2), (4), 85(3) PA |
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6Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 85 EPC recognised? |
Yes A copy certified by the EPO (EPO Form 2544) must be produced. Art. 85(3) PA |
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7Special features |
Assignments are published in the Industrial Property Bulletin. Documents not drafted in Portuguese must be accompanied by a translation. Art. 29(6), 375 PA |