Base Knowledge
CB1. Knowledge of Commercial Law.
CB2. Knowledge of European Union Law.
Teaching Methodologies
ME1. Interactive course: theoretical and practical classes that focus on the theoretical and doctrinal aspects of Industrial Property Law, illustrated through the analysis of practical cases and case law, and questions posed to students.
ME2. In-person classes (theoretical-practical sessions): The basic concepts of industrial property institutions will be presented, along with practical sessions involving the discussion and resolution of real-world cases and the analysis of rulings by the Intellectual Property Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. These sessions enable students to follow and understand current issues arising from topics related to intellectual property; in particular, they provide the tools needed to better handle and resolve cases and to apply the appropriate mechanisms.
ME3. Independent study: reading of scholarly articles and case law from Portuguese courts.
M4. Lectures to be delivered by guest lecturers.
Learning Results
Upon completion of this course unit, the student will be able to:
OA1. Gain a comprehensive and specific understanding of the various fundamental institutions of Industrial Property Law.
OA2. Understand the advantages of protecting industrial property rights through registration with various institutions (national, regional, and international).
OA3. Understand the mechanisms of Exhaustion of Rights and Unfair Competition, recognizing their functions, especially in a regional market such as the European Union.
OA4. Master the principles of Trade Secrets and the protection afforded by this institution.
Associated competencies:
CD1. Theoretical and practical understanding of the realities of legal transactions involving industrial property, providing solutions for specific cases and potential disputes (outside the jurisdiction of the INPI).
CD2. Ability to understand the intricacies of industrial property institutions, from registration to the expiration of rights, through the study of the procedures governing each phase.
Program
P1. Introduction to Industrial Property
1. The Patent Attorney and Industrial Property. Industrial Property in the Global Context (the CUP, the TRIPS Agreement, and the EU)
P2. Patents
2.1. General Concepts 2.2. Subject Matter of a Patent 2.3. Categories of Patents 2.4. Special Cases of Patentability 2.5. Requirements for Patentability 2.6. Ways to Protect an Invention: National, European, and International 2.7. Scope of Protection 2.8. Limits on Protection 2.9. Exploitation of the Patent 2.10. Expiration
P3. Trademarks
3.1. General Concepts 3.2. Functions of a Trademark 3.3. Requirements for Protection 3.4. Types of Trademarks 3.5. Scope of Protection 3.6. Imitation, Misappropriation, and Infringement of a Trademark 3.7. Prestigious Trademarks 3.8. Well-Known Trademarks 3.9. Protection Regimes 3.10. Termination of Trademark Registration
P4. Designations of Origin
4.1. Concept 4.2. Ownership 4.3. Scope of Protection 4.4. Registration Process 4.5. Term 4.6. Scope of the Right 4.7. Expiration
P5. Logos
5.1. Introduction 5.2. Concept and Function 5.3. Requirements for Protection 5.4. Ownership 5.5. Scope of Protection 5.6. Termination
P6. Utility Models
Curricular Unit Teachers
Roberta Silva Melo Fernandes Remédio MarquesGrading Methods
Students may choose one of two assessment formats:
A) CONTINUOUS/PERIODIC ASSESSMENT:
MA1. Submission of a paper on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor, up to 15 pages in length, with the grade distributed as follows:
- Total: 100% (20 points)
- Oral presentation: 30% (6 points)
- Written presentation: 70% (14 points)
Students who obtain a minimum score of 10 points are considered to have passed.
Attendance is mandatory (80% of classes).
Work-Study Status (TE): Exempt from attendance requirements for MA1.
B) EXAM-BASED ASSESSMENT (Regular/Make-up/Special Sessions):
MA2. Individual written exam: This type of assessment will consist of a 2-hour written exam covering the entire course material taught during the semester. Students who obtain a grade of 10 or higher are considered to have passed.
In the event of a well-founded suspicion of cheating detected during the grading process, the student will be summoned to take an oral exam to verify the knowledge and skills demonstrated in the written exams. The oral exam will be conducted by a panel consisting of the course instructor and two other faculty members from the same field. If the student fails to demonstrate the knowledge and skills shown in the written exam, that exam will be invalidated.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Main Bibliography:
Gonçalves, L.M.C (2024). Manual de Direito Industrial (11.ª ed.). Editora Almedina.
Silva, P. S. (2017). A Proteção Jurídica do Design. Editora Almedina.
Silva, P. S. (2020). Direito Industrial, Noções Fundamentais (2.ª ed.). Editora Almedina.
Marques, J. P. R. (2022). Direito Processual Civil da Propriedade Industrial. Editora Almedina.
Ascensão, J. O. (1988). Direito Comercial. Direito Industrial, vol. II. Lisboa.
Supplementary Bibliography:
Marques, R. S. M. F. (2013). Patente Farmacêutica e Medicamento Genérico – A Tensão Jurídica entre o Direito Exclusivo e a Livre Utilização. Juruá Editora.
Abreu, J. M. C. (2011). Curso de Direito Comercial, vol. I (8.ª ed.). Editora Almedina.
Marques, J. P. R. (2024). O (Novo) Tribunal Unificado de Patentes. Editora Almedina.
Marques, J. P. R. (2026). O Tribunal Unificado de Patentes e o seu Centro de Mediação e Arbitragem. Editora Almedina.
Marques, J. P. R. (2021). Direito Europeu das Patentes e Marcas. Editora Almedina.