Trademark and Intellectual Property Lawyer in Milan
We protect trademarks, designs, copyright and know-how in Italy, the European Union and internationally. An Italian trademark application is normally filed within days of the prior-art search, while registration itself follows the office's examination and opposition timetable.
Filing and protection
Prior-art searches, selection of Nice classes, Italian filings before the UIBM, EU trademarks before the EUIPO and international registrations through the Madrid system, plus designs and domain names.
Oppositions and disputes
Opposition, revocation and invalidity proceedings, infringement actions, urgent injunctions and seizures, unfair competition, parasitic imitation and enforcement against counterfeiting, including customs monitoring.
Contracts and exploitation
Licence and coexistence agreements, assignments, merchandising, franchising, image rights and copyright contracts for creative and entertainment businesses.
Indicative timeframes
| Prior-art search and filing strategy | a few days |
|---|---|
| Italian trademark filing (UIBM) | filed immediately, examination over the following months |
| EU trademark (EUIPO) | about 4–6 months without opposition |
| Urgent injunction against counterfeiting | weeks, depending on the court |
Timings set by the relevant offices; oppositions extend them significantly.
Frequently asked questions
Should I file an Italian or an EU trademark?
An Italian filing protects the national market at lower cost; an EU trademark covers all member states with a single registration. The choice depends on where the sign is actually used.
What do you need to file a trademark?
The sign in high resolution, the list of goods and services, and the applicant's details. We run a prior-art search before filing.
How long does trademark protection last?
Ten years from filing, renewable indefinitely for further ten-year periods.
Talk to an Italian lawyer
Describe your matter in a few lines: we reply with a preliminary assessment and the documents needed to proceed.
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