Trade Marks 2018

1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation

1.1 What is the relevant trade mark authority in your jurisdiction?

The relevant trade mark authority in Italy is the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (Ufficio Italiano Brevetti e Marchi – UIBM).

1.2 What is the relevant trade mark legislation in your jurisdiction?

The relevant trade mark legislation is the Italian Code of Industrial Property, the implementing Regulation of the Italian Code of Industrial Property and Italian Civil Code.

2. Application for a Trade Mark

2.1 What can be registered as a trade mark?

You may register as a trade mark any sign that is capable of being represented graphically, provided that such signs are capable of distinguishing the good or service of one undertaking from those of other undertakings. In particular: words, including personal names; sounds; the shape of goods or of their packaging; colour combinations; or tones, may be registered as trade marks.