History Timeline

Braz & Associates celebrating our 10th anniversary.

IPI receives a visit from the President of the Republic, which happens for the first time in history.  This visit formed part of his visit to the Ministry of Industry

2nd Revision of the Industrial Property Code, now included in Decree No. 47/2015, of 31 December

Appointment of José Meque as new Director General of IPI. Fernando Do Santos left to join ARIPO.

Braz & Associates was Established. The National Inspectorate of Economic Activities (INAE) was created by Decree No. 46/2009 of 19 August.  In order to clarify its competences and tutelage, a

Approval by the Council of Ministers of the Intellectual Property Strategy for the period 2008 – 2018.  The strategy aimed to create fundamental premises for enhancing creativity, the results of

1st Revision of the Industrial Property Code, now included in Decree No. 4/2006, of 12 April.

IPI becomes operational and Fernando dos Santos is appointed as Managing Director.

Creation of the Industrial Property Institute (IPI), through Decree No. 50/2003, of 24 December.  IPI is of national scope, is supervised by the Minister of Industry and Commerce and is

Approval of the Copyright and Related Rights Law, Law No. 4/2001, of 27 February.