OUR MISSION

Protect knowledge and innovation through Intellectual Property, support the internationalization of this innovation and protect the rights of our clients by defining a strategy appropriate to each case and suggesting appropriate technological methods and tools, which, combined with the know-how and experience of the team, will enhance and ensure the value of these assets over time.

OUR STORY

The firm Raul César Ferreira (Herd.), S.A., (RCF), originated in the Registry opened in 1929 by Prof. Doctor Engº Raul César Ferreira (1890 – 1959), writer and shipbuilder engineer who joined the Portuguese navy where he remained until he began his activity as Official Agent of Industrial Property. Currently the technical direction is ensured by the Official Agents of Industrial Property Dr. António Trigueiros de Aragão, Dr. João Jorge, Dr. Elsa Canhão and Eng. Jorge Faustino.

RCF is one of the leading market offices in Portugal, in the Intellectual Property sector, counting in its staff with internal employees specialized in the protection of innovation through Intellectual Property and with deep knowledge in various technological areas, as well as a highly qualified staff of external collaborators in the most diverse scientific areas.

RCF has among its clients some of the most representative Portuguese companies, as well as the most relevant foreign companies, namely European, American and Asian from various sectors of activity. Currently, in addition to the protection of innovation, it is dedicated to supporting its internationalization, ensuring that it is done only after guaranteed the level of protection required and the appropriate adaptations of the product itself to the new market.

1929

1929

First Firm Emblem

Emblem.

09/05/1929

Eng. Raul César Ferreira

The Office of Eng. Raul César Ferreira was established in 1929, the year of his appointment as a Trademark and Patent Agent.

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1930

1930

First Patent

Date of the first Patent application.

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1931

German Association of Patent Attorneys

Eng. Raul César Ferreira is admitted as a Foreign Member of the German Association of Patent Attorneys.

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1932

Spanish Association of Industrial Property Agents

Eng. Raul César Ferreira becomes a Corresponding Member of the Spanish Association of Industrial Property Agents.

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1935

Foundation of ACL

Eng. Raul César Ferreira was registered as a full member of the Lisbon Commercial Association on 14.02.1935.

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1936

English Institute of Patent Agents

In 1936, Eng. Raul César Ferreira is admitted as a Foreign Member of the English Institute of Patent Agents.

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1956

Price List

Example of a price list from the office.

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1959

1959

Death of Eng. Raul César Ferreira

This is the year of the death of Eng. Raul César Ferreira.

08/06/1959

Eng. António de Arantes e Oliveira is appointed Official Industrial Property Agent

In June 1959, Eng. António de Arantes e Oliveira is appointed Official Industrial Property Agent. In the same year, he assumes the technical direction of Raul César Ferreira (Herdeira), Lda., a role he held until 1973.

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1961

Recognition Diploma

In 1961, Raul César Ferreira (Herdeira), Lda. receives a Recognition Diploma for the excellent organization of the Portuguese section of the 10th edition of the International Inventors’ Fair in Brussels.

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1964

British Institute of Patent Agents

António de Arantes e Oliveira is admitted as a foreign member of the British Institute of Patent Agents.

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1971

Diogo Trigueiros de Aragão

In 1971, the management of the company was taken over by Diogo Trigueiros de Aragão, the current President of the General Assembly.

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1972

Foundation of CCILA

Raul César Ferreira (Herdeira), Lda. is admitted to the Luso-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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1976

Foundation of ACPI

The ACPI, originally named the Portuguese Association of Industrial Property Consultants, was established on July 9, 1976, and RCF is among the founding members. RCF, represented by Eng. João Arantes e Oliveira, chaired the ACPI Board from 1976 to 1999. RCF has maintained its role in the ACPI’s governing bodies since its inception to the present day.

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1977

International Inventions Fair

RCF is honored by the International Inventions and New Techniques Fair.

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1979

Eng. João de Arantes e Oliveira

In 1979, the technical direction was assumed by Eng. João de Arantes e Oliveira, a position he held until 1999, the year of his death.

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1984

Moved to No. 94 Rua do Patrocínio

In 1984, the headquarters of Raul César Ferreira (Herdeira), Lda. was moved to No. 94 Rua do Patrocínio.

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2003

The first logo

In 2003, Raul César Ferreira (Herdeira), Lda. presents its first logo.

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2010

RCF is converted into a public limited company

In 2010, Raul César Ferreira (Herdeira), Lda. is converted into a public limited company.

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2021

Current RCF logo

Current RCF logo which, in addition to presenting a new image, also presents a new signature and positioning.

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