International Trademark Filing
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Litigation & Disputes Overview
Expanding your brand internationally requires robust trademark protection. The Madrid Protocol simplifies this by allowing a single application to secure trademark rights in multiple countries. At BrandSecure, we provide expert guidance to navigate the Madrid Protocol process, ensuring your brand is protected efficiently across global markets.
Our team handles commercial disputes, contract breaches, arbitration, mediation, and enforcement, tailoring approaches to the specifics of each matter.
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Madrid Protocol Essentials
What is the Madrid Protocol?
The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that simplifies trademark registration across multiple countries through a single application, managed by WIPO.
Advantages of the Madrid Protocol
The Madrid Protocol offers a cost-effective, streamlined process for securing trademark protection in multiple jurisdictions with centralized management.
Filing Process Overview
Filing via the Madrid Protocol involves a base application, international submission through WIPO, and examination by designated countries.
Maintaining International Trademarks
Trademarks registered via the Madrid Protocol require periodic renewals and monitoring to ensure ongoing protection in designated countries.
Limitations of the Madrid Protocol
The Madrid Protocol has challenges, such as dependency on the home trademark and varying national examination standards.
Key Madrid Protocol Member Countries
European Union
Covers all 27 EU member states through a single designation via the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
United States
Requires compliance with USPTO standards, including proof of use in commerce for registration.
China
Involves careful subclass selection under the Nice Classification for effective trademark protection.
India
Allows international filings based on a national trademark application or registration.
Japan
Requires distinctiveness checks and may involve local representation for objections.
Australia
Offers efficient protection with examination by IP Australia for compliance.
How to File via Madrid Protocol
1. Establish Base Application
File or secure a trademark registration in your home country to serve as the foundation for international filing.
2. Submit International Application
File the application through your national trademark office, specifying the target countries for protection.
3. WIPO Examination
WIPO reviews the application for formalities and forwards it to the designated countries.
4. National Review
Each designated country examines the application based on its trademark laws, potentially issuing refusals.
5. Grant of Protection
Approved countries grant trademark protection, allowing use of the mark in those jurisdictions.
Eligibility & Requirements
Who Can Apply?
• Individuals with a national trademark application/registration
• Businesses with a registered office in a Madrid Protocol member country
• Partnership firms with a base trademark
• Companies incorporated in a member country
• Trusts or associations with a national trademark
Required Documents
Documents vary by applicant but generally include:
• Copy of the national trademark application/registration
• Details of the mark (word, logo, or figurative elements)
• List of goods/services under Nice Classification
• Applicant's details (name, address, nationality)
• Power of Attorney (if filed through an agent)
• Proof of payment of WIPO and national fees
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