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Maria Cruz
Regional Managing Director Portugal

ClarkeModet Portugal

About Maria Cruz

More than 17 years of experience in Industrial and Intellectual Property, working closely with all types of clients in the management of their IP assets, specifically in legal advice and assistance in the protection and defense of Industrial Property rights (trademarks, industrial designs and patents); domain names, copyrights and unfair competition; covering the entire spectrum of action, from the definition of the strategy, monitoring of registration applications, marketing and licensing of rights. Specialized in trademarks and distinctive signs.

At the same time, she has participated in several specialized international congresses such as INTA, MARQUES, ITMA, PTMG, AIPPI, MARQUES, and has been a member of the Board of Directors of ACPI, President of the Board of the General Assembly of ACPI and Secretary General of the Portuguese AIPPI.

Education

  • Law Degree from Portuguese Catholic University.
  • Lawyer, admitted by the Portuguese Bar Association.
  • Post-Graduate Degree in Intellectual Property Law, Portuguese Catholic University.
  • Post-Graduate Degree in Intellectual Property Law, University of Lisbon and Portuguese Association of Intellectual Property Law.
  • Official Industrial Property Agent (AOPI) Admitted by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI).
  • European Trademark and Design Representative before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
  • Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish.

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ClarkeModet Portugal Celebrates Recognition at the Managing IP Awards 2026
We are pleased to announce that Maria Cruz Garcia, Country Managing Director of ClarkeModet Portugal, has been honored at the prestigious Managing IP Awards 2026 with an individual career recognition that also reflects the collective excellence of our Portugal team. The awards ceremony took place on May 1, 2026, in London, bringing together more than […]
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What is a .Brand domain and how it strengthens brand security and value
On April 30, 2026, a limited-time opportunity opened that could redefine how brands position themselves online. ICANN has launched a new application round for .brand top-level domains (gTLDs)—a process that typically occurs only once every decade and hasn’t taken place since 2012. Among the available domain options, the .brand domain stands out as one of […]
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World Cup 2026: What’s different this time? What the World Cup in Mexico Changes for Brands
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to generate unprecedented economic impact, with billions in sponsorships, activations and advertising spend. For brands, it represents a once in a generation opportunity. Brands need to consider the legal and sports regulation framework in all country and particularly in Mexico as a key host market with unique legal […]
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