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The Protection of Typicalities Belonging to Public Administrations
Abstract
The author analyzes the changes introduced in 2010 to the Italian Code of Industrial Property. In particular, it focuses on the possibility for State public administrations and local authorities of obtaining trademark registration on graphic elements inspired by the cultural, historical, architectural and environmental heritage of a specific territory.
Keywords
- Industrial Property
- Intellectual Property
- Trademark
- Protection of Typicality