The trademarks i'm® and I'M TECHNOLOGIES® are the exclusive registered property of I'M TECHNOLOGIES®. All rights are reserved and actively enforced under applicable national legislation and binding international intellectual property conventions.
The standalone mark i'm® is a registered trademark of I'M TECHNOLOGIES®. Any reproduction, imitation, or unauthorised use — in any medium, format, or context — constitutes infringement and is subject to full civil and criminal enforcement.
I'M TECHNOLOGIES® is a registered trademark covering the full brand name, its stylised variants, logos, and associated visual identifiers. Protection extends across all registered classes of goods and services and is enforceable internationally through applicable treaty frameworks.
The trademarks of I'M TECHNOLOGIES® are protected under a multi-layered legal architecture comprising national intellectual property legislation and binding international conventions. The following instruments collectively govern the ownership, scope, and enforcement of these registered marks across all applicable jurisdictions.
| Instrument | Scope & Legal Relevance | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Property Act 2019Mauritius — National | Governs trademark registration, ownership, exclusive rights, infringement proceedings, and civil and criminal remedies. Grants the registered owner exclusive right to use the mark and to restrain unauthorised use by third parties. | National |
| Paris Convention1883, as amended — WIPO | Foundational international IP treaty establishing the principle of national treatment — trademark owners receive the same protection in all member states as nationals of those states — and the right of priority for international filings. Mauritius is a contracting party. | International |
| TRIPS AgreementWTO, 1994 — Art. 15–21 | The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights establishes minimum IP protection standards binding on all 164 WTO member states. Under Art. 16, trademark owners may prevent third parties from using confusingly similar signs without consent. Member states are obligated to provide effective enforcement mechanisms. | International |
| Madrid ProtocolWIPO, 1989 — 130+ Countries | Administered by WIPO, the Madrid System enables trademark owners to seek protection across 130+ countries via a single international application. I'M TECHNOLOGIES® is positioned to extend its protection internationally through this system across all relevant markets. | International |
| Nice ClassificationNCL 12th Ed. — WIPO | The international classification system for goods and services used in trademark registration. The registered Nice classes define the precise scope of exclusive rights granted to I'M TECHNOLOGIES® and determine infringement boundaries across jurisdictions. | International |
| UDRPICANN — Domain Disputes | The Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy, administered through WIPO's Arbitration and Mediation Center, enables trademark owners to recover domain names registered in bad faith that are identical or confusingly similar to protected marks. | International |
As registered owner of i'm® and I'M TECHNOLOGIES®, I'M TECHNOLOGIES® holds the exclusive right to use these marks in connection with all registered classes of goods and services. The following acts are expressly prohibited without prior written authorisation:
I'M TECHNOLOGIES® will actively enforce its intellectual property rights against any individual, entity, or organisation that infringes, dilutes, or misappropriates its registered trademarks. Enforcement is pursued without limitation across all applicable jurisdictions, supported by the global strategic IP network of DBS DESIGNING™ — a trusted strategic partner with an established international presence and legal network spanning local and international territories.
Civil Remedies — Injunctive relief to restrain infringing conduct immediately; an account of profits or award of damages, including additional damages where infringement is flagrant or deliberate; delivery up or destruction of infringing articles; and a court order for publication of judgment at the infringer's expense.
Criminal Liability — Under the Industrial Property Act 2019 and applicable penal provisions, wilful trademark counterfeiting and fraudulent use of a registered mark constitute criminal offences punishable by substantial fines and imprisonment.
International Enforcement — Through its strategic partnership with DBS DESIGNING™ — a WIPO/Madrid-ready global agency operating across 120+ countries — I'M TECHNOLOGIES® is positioned to pursue proceedings before competent authorities in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously, without delay.
Domain & Platform Actions — I'M TECHNOLOGIES® reserves the right to initiate UDRP proceedings before the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center for recovery of infringing domain names, and to file takedown notices with digital platforms, app stores, and registrars pursuant to applicable notice-and-takedown regimes.
Certain referential or nominative uses of I'M TECHNOLOGIES® trademarks may be permissible under applicable law. However, any commercial, editorial, or promotional use — including reproduction of logos, brand imagery, or the marks themselves — requires express prior written consent from I'M TECHNOLOGIES®. Unapproved use, even in a non-commercial context, does not waive our enforcement rights or create any implied licence.
To request a licence or authorisation for a specific use, or to report an infringement, use our official communications channel below.
If you have identified a website, company, social media page, media outlet, or individual using i'm® or I'M TECHNOLOGIES® without authorisation, report it immediately. All reports are reviewed by our legal and IP team in direct coordination with DBS DESIGNING™.