Time required for Italian trademark registration

Time required: official response time: 1-2 months, time required for registration: 8-16 months

The review period for Italian trademarks is 2 months. Once the trademark application is deemed acceptable, an announcement will be made on the Italian official trademark notice. The objection period is three months from the date of announcement.

The competent authority for Italian trademarks is the Italian Patent and Trademark Office. To register an Italian trademark, you must apply for registration with the Italian Patent and Trademark Office. Italian trademark law belongs to the civil law system. Obtaining trademark rights is based on registration, but takes into account the principle of use.

Trademark applicant qualifications

Any natural person or legal person who has used or plans to use his or her product trademark or service mark can submit a trademark registration application. A registered trademark is granted to the first applicant. However, the prior user of a trademark can object to the registration of others based on its prior right to use. Although foreigners do not manufacture goods or provide services bearing their trademarks in Italy, they can apply for trademark registration in Italy as long as their home government has a reciprocal treaty with Italy.

Documents required for application

1. Application for trademark registration. The designated goods and services on the trademark application must be filled in in accordance with the provisions of the Nice Agreement on the International Classification of Goods and Services. In one application, several categories of different goods and services can be filled in.

2. Signed power of attorney.

3. Trademark pattern.

Trademark review procedure

The Italian Patent and Trademark Office determines whether the trademark applied for registration is distinctive, deceptive, and violates Italian law, public order, and social ethics. Conduct review. However, it will not be reviewed whether it conflicts with previously applied and registered trademarks. After review, if the trademark is rejected because it does not comply with the relevant provisions of the Trademark Law, a deadline for reply will be notified. If upon review, the trademark applied for registration complies with legal requirements, the trademark will be approved for registration and announced.