National Law relating to EPC, VI.A Payment of renewal fees, Portugal
VI.A Payment of renewal fees
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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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Legal basis for levying renewal fees |
Art. 90, 365, 366(1), 368, 369 PA Enquiries re renewal fees and validity: Tel. +351 21 8818100 |
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1Amount of fees (plus any charges levied by banks) |
Fees Res. |
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2 (a) Due date (in the patent year concerned) (b) Time limit for payment (without surcharge)* (c) Earliest possible date for payment |
(a) Anniversary of date of filing (b) Anniversary of date of filing. In the case of validation or conversion, 3 months from the date of the first anniversary following the date of validation or conversion. (c) Payment may not be made more than 6 months before due date. Art. 368(2), (3) PA |
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3Period of grace for payment of fees (with surcharge) (a) duration (b) surcharge |
(a) 6 months from due date (b) 50% Art. 368(7) PA |
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4Communication of a reminder in cases of non-payment (a) provided for? (b) date of dispatch |
(a) Yes (b) No information available Art. 368(8), (9) PA |
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5Restitutio in integrum (a) provided for? (b) time limit for submitting application |
(a) Yes (b) Within one year of publication of the notice of lapse by paying a surcharge equal to three times the fee due and without prejudice to third party rights Art. 369(1), (2) PA |
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6Appointment of a national professional representative for (a) payment of fees (b) communication of a reminder of non-payment (c) proceedings in respect of restitutio in integrum |
(a) No (b) No (c) No Art. 10(1), 368(8) PA |
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7Information regarding lapse of patent in cases of non-payment of renewal fees |
Entry in the patent register Publication in the Industrial Property Bulletin Art. 375(1) PA |
* For first renewal fee to be paid, see Art. 141(2) EPC.