{"id":2168,"date":"2022-02-15T10:10:49","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T09:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sciberras.legal\/?p=2168"},"modified":"2024-01-31T12:33:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:33:38","slug":"why-should-i-trademark-a-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sciberras.legal\/it\/2022\/02\/15\/why-should-i-trademark-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Why should I trademark a business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One sector that is often forgotten is the security of your brand, product or company. It is important to realise that one day your business can become the most valuable asset for you, and the best way to protect it is to have a registered trademark. Many aspects for your brand can be protected by trademarking. In brief, trademarks matter for the following reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registered trademarks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>increase your freedom to operate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>establish the legal ownership of the brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>save money in the long run, in case of conflicts with other businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increase the value of your brand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>means serious business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the \u00ae symbol is good for marketing purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Malta Trademarks Act 2000 identifies that a \u201ctrademark may, in particular, consist of words (including personal names), figurative element, letters, numerals or the shape of good of their packaging\u201d. This or a combination of these elements will help one to distinguish a specific business, goods or services. Furthermore, since Malta is an EU member state, local businesses can also opt for a trademark protection that covers on an EU level, referred to as European Union&nbsp;Trade Mark&nbsp;(EUTM).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, a trademark application takes around 8 months from application date to be processed for vetting purposes. Keeping this lengthy process in mind, it is imperative to plan ahead, and it is suggested to seek professional guidance throughout the application process to make sure that all requested information and paperwork is submitted successfully. Once an application is approved, the proprietor will acquire exclusive property rights on the trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Sciberras Advocates, we can assist in all services related to trademarking such as submitting applications and renewals, litigation,\u00a0arbitration\u00a0or negotiation of legal rights as well as TM portfolio planning and restructuring. More info here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sciberras.legal\/it\/practice-areas\/malta-eu-trademarks\/\">https:\/\/sciberras.legal\/practice-areas\/malta-eu-trademarks\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questo articolo \u00e8 solo a scopo informativo e non deve essere interpretato come consulenza legale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong>Articolo scritto dalla Sig.ra Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), collaboratrice esterna, specialista in marketing e amministrazione aziendale con particolare attenzione alle questioni societarie, contabili e legali.<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Sciberras Advocates, fondato dall'Avvocato Adrian Sciberras, \u00e8 uno studio legale con sede a Malta. Lo studio si vanta di essere multidisciplinare, innovativo e flessibile per far fronte ai tempi che cambiano e a qualsiasi sfida nello scenario legale locale e internazionale. Qualunque siano le complesse esigenze private o societarie richieste, Sciberras Advocates offre soluzioni legali pratiche ed economiche per raggiungere i risultati desiderati. \u00c8 possibile contattare Sciberras Advocates telefonicamente al numero <a href=\"tel:+35627795222\">+35627795222<\/a>o via email su <a href=\"mailto:info@sciberras.legal\">info@sciberras.legal<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One sector that is often forgotten is the security of your brand, product or company. It is important to realise that one day your business can become the most valuable asset for you, and the best way to protect it is to have a registered trademark. 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