Register a trademark
Italian national brand:
Legal protection is limited to Italian territory.
Unlike foreign trademarks, it is enforceable against third parties from the filing date even if it is not yet registered.
Registration usually takes place within 2 to 2.5 years. We'll send you a copy of the registered trademark certificate free of charge.
There are no annual fees to pay.
Taxes for the next 10 years from the filing date are paid at the time of filing.
From the free quote given the brand name/logo and the classes initially indicated, you will be assisted in refining the product classes and the most appropriate type of trademark(s) to file to maximize protection.
It is important to evaluate words that are part of the trademark not to be filed (not part of the core of the trademark) even if they are subsequently used in the use of the trademark.
The most common examples in this regard are: pincopalla srl, you can register pincopalla and use it in association with the srl.
Ribot group, you can deposit ribot and then use it associated with the word group which is in common use.
In the case of evocative trademarks, registration with the domain name extension may be considered more appropriate.
E.g. shop.com Unlike other trademarks, the Italian trademark can be used and enforced against third parties from the filing date, regardless of actual registration, which usually occurs after 2 years.
If the office refuses to proceed with registration, it is always possible to appeal.
Before registration, the trademark should be used in conjunction with the d for registered.
Only after registration is complete can the "®" for "registered" be used. If the "r" is used prematurely, the extract of the relevant decree is provided. "Pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 30 of February 10, 2005, Article 127, improper use remains punishable by an administrative fine ranging from €51.65 to €516.46."
If you're interested in foreign markets, you usually proceed with the international extension in a patchy manner within 6 months to avoid losing the priority granted within 6 months from the filing date of the Italian trademark.
