Trademarks in Vatican CityCompetent Authority & System
- Official Authority: the Governorate of the Vatican City State is listed by WIPO as the national intellectual property office of the Holy See.
- Legislation: under the Vatican City State Law on the Sources of Law (Law No. LXXI), in force since 1 January 2009, the Italian State legislation on patents for inventions and on trademarks, as in force at that date, is observed in Vatican City State (Article 12).
International Treaties
- WIPO: the Holy See has been a member of WIPO since 1975.
Country-Specific Risks & Practical Insights
- Few public details: the Vatican City State publishes very little about trademark filing procedures, fees or time limits, so the usual steps cannot be described here. Ask us before you file, and we confirm the current position for your mark.
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