Portugal Trademark Renewal

A Portuguese trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year increments.

• Standard renewal window: 6 months before the expiry date
• Grace period: 6 months after expiration
• After grace period: Trademark is considered lapsed; a revalidation request is possible

• No documents required, unless there is a change of representative (in which case, a new Power of Attorney is needed)
• No proof of use required
• Renewal is published in the Portuguese Official Gazette

• After lapse, revalidation can be requested within 1 year of publication of cancellation
• The applicant must pay the due fees
• Revalidation is only granted if it does not prejudice third-party rights

• The INPI publishes lapse notices in the Official Bulletin
• Lack of individual reminders does not excuse late payments

Avoid:

• Assuming reminders are guaranteed
• Not requesting revalidation promptly after lapse
• Failing to pay the 50% surcharge during the grace period

You have a 6-month grace period with a 50% surcharge. After this, you have 1 year to request revalidation at triple the fee, subject to INPI's approval.

Yes. Revalidation is possible within 1 year of lapse publication, subject to third-party rights and triple fees.

No. Use is not required for renewal in Portugal.

If your attorney changes, file a new Power of Attorney with INPI.