The use of unregistered trademarks is common in many fields, but there are many potential risks. These trademarks often lack adequate legal protection, are prone to disputes and counterfeiting. As a result, businesses are prone to problems such as loss of ownership, reduced brand reputation, and difficulties in expanding their business. In addition, many businesses are not well aware of the importance of trademark registration, leading to an increasing number of intellectual property infringements. However, in Italy, individuals and organizations that have not registered for trademark protection are still protected by law. Viet An Law would like to briefly present this difference to clients through the article below.
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An unregistered trademark is a sign, name, image or combination thereof, which is used to distinguish goods and services of an organization or individual from goods or services of other organizations or individuals but has not yet been granted a registration certificate by a competent authority.
In other words, these are trademarks that are being used in business but have not been officially recognized by law.
Reasons for the existence of unregistered trademarks
In conclusion, the use of unregistered trademarks has many potential risks. To protect their rights and develop sustainably, businesses should actively register for trademark protection.
In Italy, although the law acknowledges the existence and use of unregistered trademarks, the level of protection they receive is very limited compared to registered trademarks.
While an unregistered trademark can still be used in Italy, registering a trademark is the best way to protect your intellectual property rights. Signing up will give you more advantages in competing in the market and protecting your brand value.
In addition, the applicant needs to attach: A copy of the trademark (in color or black and white).
The applicant can file a trademark registration application in three different ways:
To access the online application service:
If you have a business plan in Italy and want to protect your trademark, consider registering your trademark in the first place. Contact Viet An Law, hotline (+84) 9 61 67 55 66 (WhatsApp, Viber, Zalo, Wechat), for further assistance with reasonable fee!
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