UPC Country Information

Portugal

European Patent Convention - Date Joined 01/01/1992
EU Member State (i.e. eligible to participate in the UPC) Yes
EEA Member State Yes (as EU member)
PCT + National Phase Entry Possible Yes
UPC Agreement - Signature Yes
UPC Agreement - Ratification/Accession Status Yes (ratified)
UPC Agreement - Date of Ratification/Accession 28/02/2015
UPC Agreement - Entry into Force 01/06/2023
UPC Divisions and Centres Local Division (Lisbon) Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (Lisbon)
Language of Proceedings of Local/Regional Division English/Portuguese