This is the objective of anyone applying for a trademark: to have it registered. Trademark registration, in addition to providing legal protection, also adds value to the mark.
A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date and may be renewed indefinitely, in whole or in part, for equal periods.
In Portugal, once the trademark has been granted, the owner should use one of the following indications alongside the mark to show that it is registered: Marca Registada, M.R., or ®.
. Duration: A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date of the application.
. Procedure: To maintain exclusive rights, the owner must renew the registration for successive 10-year periods, upon payment of the applicable fees.
. Payment Deadlines: The renewal must be requested within the last 6 months of the registration’s validity. A further grace period of 6 months is available after expiry, subject to payment of a surcharge.