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 in the Italian Official Trademark Gazette. 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.