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Apr 14, 2011 (Newsletter Issue 6/11)
Italy
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Opposition Procedure Operational Soon


A high official of the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (IPTO) told the assembly of the Italian Institute of Intellectual Property Consultants that the opposition procedure for Italian trademarks is to become operational very soon. Most likely, it will be available for Italian trademark applications filed as from May 1st, 2011.

Furthermore, the current registration process could be speeded up to 3 to 6 months after filing, in contrast to 2-3 years until last year.

Source: SIB Società Italiana Brevetti, Italy