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Where were you brought up and
educated?
In Lisbon, Portugal
How did you become involved in
trade marks?
Well, I believe that trade marks are
part of my father's genetic heritage ...
The fact that my father founded his
own IP office resulted in the fact that
since I was a child, I have always heard
speaking about trade marks and
patents.
What would you have done if you
hadn't become involved in
intellectual property?
Most probably a nurse or a social care
assistant.
Which three words would you use
to describe yourself?
Cheerful, sincere, committed
Complete the following sentence.
"I wish ...."
. . . that the world would live in
harmony
What was your worst experience in
the world of work?
Not to have everything done and
organized before going on holidays or
to meetings.
What was your biggest work or
career mistake and what did you
learn from it?
Lack of organization. What I have
learnt is that, at the very least, it was
really a huge waste of time and not a
very intelligent attitude...
What do you do at weekends?
Meet with friends, go out for a (good!)
meal, go out of town, organize things
at home.
Complete the sentence: If I have
time to myself ...
...I would read more and I would take
a course in History and cooking
What's the best thing about your
job?
Contact with people and making
friends; the opportunity of knowing
people all around the world and
travelling. It is also a very interesting,
diversified and current activity.
What did you want to be as a child?
A nurse or a social care assistant
What is your biggest regret?
I do not have a specific biggest regret,
in the sense that in order to have
done things differently I should have
known what I know today, which
would not be possible.
What is a common misperception
of you?
That I am a very easy going person.
What is the best age to be?
In my perspective there is no "best age
to be" and it is all about the way you
feel about yourself, others and
everything around you. This being said,
I feel that I am now living my best age
and I hope to keep in this track !
What is your philosophy in a
nutshell?
To always try to count my blessings.
What is your weakness?
A good meal (with dessert!) and good
wine ...
Whom do you most admire and
why?
Those people that try to understand
and respect different opinions and
attitudes; those that keep calm and do
not lose track in a discussion; those
that are intrinsically committed to try
to live in harmony and to help others
to do the same. In my view, it reveals
a great wisdom on the part of such
people and it should be extremely
liberating.
What is your all-time favourite film?
Phantom of the Opera (musical, Lloyd
Weber's version)
What is your favourite holiday
destination?
Places filled with history or ancient
cultures (Syria, Egypt, Peru...)
What is your favourite drink?
Good red or white wine; Caipiroska.
If you could save only three things
from your burning home, what
would they be?
My dog, my cat and my parrot!
PROFILE: Rosário Cruz
Rosário Cruz is currently managing director at Furtado-Marcas e
Patentes, SA. She has been practising in the IP field for more than 30 years,
being appointed as a Portuguese Official Industrial Property Agent and a
European Patent and Trademark Attorney. She has attended courses in
Marketing, Negotiation, Entrepreneurism and Innovation Management and
has spoken at international conferences. She is a member of several IP
associations, including a former member of the Board of Directors of ACPI
(Portuguese Association of Industrial Property Consultants), a past secretary
of the Harmonization Committee of ECTA, a long standing member of
PTMG and a contributor for the publication of case law on industrial
property for INTA (International Trademark Association). Last but not least,
she has a daughter and a son and two adorable grandsons.
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