End-to-End Trademark Registration in San Marino

In San Marino, you must register your trademark to obtain exclusive rights, because it is a “first to file” jurisdiction. Rights over unregistered trademarks are only recognized in very exceptional situations, so relying on use alone is unsafe.

To obtain protection, you can:

• File locally before the Patent and Trademarks Office of the Republic of San Marino (USBM), or
• Register a trademark in Italy through the Italian trademarks office, as Italian national registrations also extend protection to San Marino.

San Marino is also a member of the Madrid Protocol, so an international registration can designate San Marino via the Madrid System. However, San Marino is not part of the European Union, so EU trademarks do not provide protection in this territory.

To register a trademark in San Marino, you will generally need:

• Original Power of Attorney, signed. No notarization or legalization required.
• The name or logo you want to register
• The applicant’s details

Your iGERENT consultant will confirm the exact requirements for your case and guide you through each step.

The trademark registration process in San Marino usually takes around 15 months in straightforward cases. This is an estimated time frame based on current processing times and may vary considerably depending on office workload or any issues raised during examination.

Once your trademark is registered in San Marino:

• It is valid for 10 years from the filing date, and
• It can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods.

If the renewal is not filed by the expiry date, the mark can still be renewed during a 6-month grace period, subject to payment of late renewal fees.

A trademark registered in San Marino also grants protection in Italy. However:

• International (Madrid) trademarks designating San Marino do not automatically protect in Italy, and
• International trademarks designating Italy do not automatically protect in San Marino.

After registration, you have the exclusive right to use the mark as registered, and if a third party starts using a similar mark for related goods or services, you may take legal action to stop and prevent such use.

Use of the trademark is not required to obtain registration in San Marino.
However, once registered, the mark must not remain unused for more than 5 consecutive years. If it does, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use brought by third parties.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in San Marino means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014, we simplify trademark registration in San Marino through one dedicated specialist coordinating local attorneys worldwide.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

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No. We do not provide standalone address for service services in San Marino

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in San Marino, the address for service requirement is automatically covered as part of our full service. We work with qualified local trademark attorneys who act as your official representative before the relevant Trademark Office, including compliance with all local representation and address for service requirements.

We do not offer address for service services separately for applicants who wish to file directly on their own in jurisdictions where self-filing may be technically permitted. Our services are designed to ensure that applications are properly filed, examined, and managed by experienced local professionals.

If you would like assistance with your trademark registration in San Marino or any other country, feel free to contact us here and we will be happy to guide you through the process. We offer services worldwide.