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Every new sign which can be represented graphically
and is capable to distinguish the goods or services applied for
from those of other companies may be registered as a trade or service
mark, including personal names, designs, letters, numerals, sounds,
three-dimensional trademarks, color combinations or chromatic tonalities
(it is advisable to indicate the relevant color code).
Goods and services are divided into the same forty-two
classes as proposed by the Nice International Classification.
Each application may comprise goods or services from different classes
or claim one or more entire headings of same.
There are no series of marks or associated marks accepted.
The Italian Patent and Trademark Office examines the mark on absolute
grounds only, i.e. determines whether it is distinctive, not deceptive,
and complies with the Law, meaning that there is no novelty examination
against prior trademark applications or registrations.
A registration may be obtained independent from prior, actual or
intended use.
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