1 Which supporting documents must be filed?

Written document providing evidence of the transfer

Art. 29(1), (2), (3), 31 PA

Licence contract

Art. 30, 31 PA

2 Must a national professional representative be appointed?

Yes

Yes

Art. 10(2) PA

Art. 1, 2 Decr. Law

3 Must a form be used?

Yes

INPI Form PAT/MOD-6

Yes

INPI Form PAT/MOD-6

4 Special fee payable?

Assignment fee: EUR 82.64

Licence fee: EUR 82.64

Compulsory licence fee: EUR 154.95

5 Entries 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. 31(1), (2), 79(3) PA

6 Is a transfer registered by the EPO under Rule 61 EPC recognised?

Yes

A copy certified by the EPO (EPO Form 2544) must be produced.

Art. 79(3) PA

7 Special features

Assignments are published in the Industrial Property Bulletin.

Documents not drafted in Portuguese must be accompanied by a translation.

Art. 31(5), 287(1) PA