Press release

Commodore International Initiates Legal Action to Protect Brand Integrity in Italy

DOVER, DELAWARE and ROME, ITALY — DEC 12, 2025 — Commodore International Corporation (“CIC”) has initiated legal action today against Commodore Industries S.r.l—a 2017 startup unaffiliated with the original Commodore—and its owners, to protect CIC’s legitimate and exclusive trademark rights associated with the original 1958 Commodore brand. This step follows months of good-faith efforts—initiated by CIC—to resolve the matter amicably and to offer a pathway for legitimate collaboration. 

CIC's Legal Counsel, John Errico, has issued the following statement on the matter:

“Commodore International Corporation has a responsibility to protect its legacy and preserve the community’s trust in the original Commodore name. We have a deep commitment to safeguarding the brand against unlicensed and unapproved products, and protecting the Commodore trademarks from unlicensed use is paramount. Our decision to pursue this legal action is not taken lightly, and comes only after all other reasonable methods to resolve this matter have been exhausted. Our focus is on preventing the Commodore name from being used in ways that could confuse the community or the marketplace. “We recognize and deeply value the passion and dedication of the Commodore community, who have kept the spirit of the brand alive for decades. Our goal is to protect that legacy and to foster a positive, creative environment for all who love Commodore—past, present, and future.”

CIC’s position is that the trademark registrations of Commodore Industries S.r.l. were improperly granted and are invalid as a matter of law; a question now before the Italian civil court.

CIC will not be commenting further on the specifics of the litigation while proceedings are ongoing. Parties interested in creating officially licensed Commodore products and experiences will be able to begin the conversation with CIC in the coming weeks, when an official Licensing Pipeline tool launches at commodore.net 

Contact: Commodore International Corporation pr@commodore-international.com

About Commodore International Corporation

Commodore International Corporation is the sole official steward of the original Commodore brand, carrying forward the legacy of the company founded in 1958. Originally established by Jack Tramiel and later known for pioneering the home computer revolution, the company entered a new chapter under refreshed leadership in 2025, maintaining continuous stewardship of the original brand and trademarks.  The company’s advisors include key veterans from the original Commodore team, such as Leonard Tramiel (son of Founder, Jack), and lead creators of iconic original systems such as the Commodore 128 and the bestselling desktop computer of all time, the Commodore 64. The company is focused on honoring Commodore’s legacy while bringing its pioneering spirit forward through modern computing experiences.