San Marino Trademark Information

San Marino, officially the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is a country situated on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. The population is estimated at 31716 with a GDP of $1.17 billion.

The third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus in A.D. 301. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of Italy; social and political trends in the republic also track closely with those of its larger neighbor.

Trademarks are assigned through the Department of External Affairs, State Office for Patents and Trademarks. San Marino is a member of the Madrid Protocol. A trademark is valid for 10 years and may be renewed for further periods of 10 years each.