Επιχειρηματικότητα και Brand Name: δημιουργία και προστασία
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Επιχειρηματικότητα ; Επιχειρηματίας ; Εμπορικά σήματα ; Brand name ; Branding (Marketing) ; TrademarksAbstract
One of the most important issues the modern entrepreneur needs to face, is to find ways in order to create a relationship between his branded products and the consumers. Through a well-organized marketing and branding strategy, the entrepreneur creates a trademark that will define and differentiate his products or services in the relevant market. The creation of a strong and recognizable brand name leads to the development of a significant bond between the consuming parties and the entrepreneur’s products. Consequently, the brand name provides the entrepreneur with a competitive advantage and higher profits.
The trademark right is an inherent "private right" to claim exclusive possession of a trademark as between individuals. Concurrently, the trademark is an intangible asset, subject to transactions and rights in rem. It is also the identity of the product, protecting the consumer from the likelihood of confusion. The protection of trademarks by law is deemed necessary and imposed by the need to protect the financial rights of the entrepreneur. Trademark rights are protected on a national level by Law 4072/2012, as well as on a European and international level.
The present thesis examines the link between entrepreneurship and brand name, as a relationship based on innovation, technology and inventiveness, whose goal is to create value, consumer loyalty, and maximize profit.
The words trademark and brand name are used with the same meaning for the purposes of the present thesis.