About 4000 trademarks participate in the national competition of the best known brands in the Republic of Moldova. Marian Bunescu, the director of the intellectual property company INTELSTART LTD, contest organizer, stated in a press conference that the fourth edition of the contest is held this year.

"The purpose of the contest is to identify the most recognized brands by the public, through an online vote", said Marian Bunescu, who added that the brands can be voted on the website notorium.md.

The voting period started on September 9 and will end on October 11.

Marian Bunescu said that this year's edition is attended by trademarks from various fields of activity, placed in 45 categories and 150 subcategories of products and services.

The first four brands in each category of products and services will be awarded in a gala. "The prizes for this year's edition will be the Notorium trophy and the gold, silver and bronze medals. Additionally, the exclusive right to use the recognized trademark logo will be granted to the winners”, declared Marian Bunescu.

Andrei Popa, interim general director of the State Agency on Intellectual Property, partner organizer, said that it would be regrettable for company managers to neglect the potential of their own brand.

"I encourage all of you to show your creativity, competitiveness, courage and to take part in this competition. Obviously, the results of the competition will be in accordance with expectations and merits”, said Andrei Popa.