RCF Protecting Innovation

RCF, formerly known as Raul César Ferreira is a well-established intellectual property firm founded in 1929 and regarded as one of the leading firms in Portugal. The firm has proven expertise in all fields of intellectual property and operates in Portugal, Brazil, the African Portuguese-speaking countries of Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Sao Tome and Principe, as well as in S.A.R. of Macao from P.R.C., and East-Timor.  

Notable practitioners: Antonio Trigueiros Aragao and Joao Jorge.

2025

"Close, objective, rigorous work with results that meet expectations.”

"Good technical competence."

"Strong technical quality in drafting patents and responses to notifications. Competitive prices."

“The team is attentive and focused on clients' interests."

"They have high standards."

Case studies show that the firm assisted Instituto Superior Técnico with the Prosecution of a patent application at EPO. 

Marcia Gonçalves is a key practitioner to watch.

Case studies show that the firm assisted Global enterprises with core competencies in the Life Science fields with Opposition against the Portuguese trademark application.