The Madrid Protocol is a system that enables trademark owners to protect their trademarks in multiple countries by filing a single application with their national or regional trademark office. Currently, the Madrid Union includes 112 members, covering 128 countries, representing over 80% of global trade. The system has the potential for further expansion as more countries join.
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Secure Worldwide Trademark Protection with the Madrid Protocol
The Madrid Protocol offers an efficient and cost-effective way to protect your trademark in multiple countries with a single application. By registering through your national or regional trademark office, you can gain trademark protection in over 128 countries, covering more than 80% of global trade. With the Madrid Protocol, expanding your brand internationally has never been easier or more affordable.
Why Choose the Madrid Protocol?
The Madrid Protocol is the most efficient way to protect your trademark across multiple jurisdictions, covering over 128 countries and more than 80% of global trade. It allows businesses to:
- File Once, Protect Everywhere: Submit one application to register your trademark in multiple countries, saving time and resources.
- Cost-Effective: Avoid the complexities and high costs of filing separate trademark applications in each country.
- Simplified Management: Manage all your international trademark registrations through a single centralized system, making it easy to track renewals and updates.
- Flexible Expansion: As your business grows, you can add more countries to your trademark protection, ensuring your brand is safeguarded wherever you operate.
How We Can Help:
Our team of experienced IP professionals will guide you through every step of the Madrid Protocol process:
- Initial Consultation: We assess your business needs and help identify the countries where your trademark needs protection.
- Application Filing: We prepare and file your Madrid Protocol application with your national or regional trademark office, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Ongoing Support: We monitor your application’s progress, handle any objections, and help you manage your trademark portfolio as it expands internationally.
- Renewals & Maintenance: We assist with timely renewals and ensure your trademark rights remain active globally.
Benefits of International Trademark Protection:
- Global Brand Security: Protect your brand from infringement in key markets worldwide.
- Brand Recognition: Build your global presence with the assurance that your intellectual property is legally protected.
- Legal Support: Our team offers expert advice on international trademark law and can represent you in case of disputes.
Whether you’re a small business looking to expand internationally or a large corporation with a global footprint, A.A. Dewan & Co. is here to ensure your trademarks are secure and well-managed worldwide. Contact us today to learn more about how the Madrid Protocolcan help protect your brand in multiple countries.
Affordable Madrid Protocol Trademark Filing Services for Global Reach
The Madrid Protocol, which came into effect on April 1, 1996, offers an efficient and cost-effective way to secure trademark registration in member countries. Administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the system allows trademark holders to apply for protection in 124 countries with a single application and one set of fees.
Pakistan joined the Madrid System on February 24, 2021, and ratified it on May 24, 2021, becoming the 108th member. Since then, trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol have been accepted by the Trade Marks Registry of Pakistan.
To apply for international registration under the Madrid Protocol, the applicant must:
- Be a citizen of Pakistan.
- Be a resident of Pakistan.
- Have a genuine business or commercial establishment in Pakistan.
This system enables applicants to manage and expand their global trademark portfolio through a centralized process.
Madrid Protocol countries 2022:
The following countries are member countries of the Madrid Protocol:
Applicants may apply to the following countries that are members of the Madrid Protocol.
- Afghanistan
- African Intellectual
- Property Organization (OAPI)
- Albania
- Algeria
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Benelux
- Bhutan
- Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Eswatini (formally called Swaziland)
- European Union
- Finland
- France
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Poland
- Portugal
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- New Zealand
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan (from 24 May 2021)
- Philippines
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Principe
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
International Trademark Filing Process
Filing by Office of Origin:
To file an international trademark under the Madrid Protocol, the applicant must meet one of these criteria:
- Be a citizen of Pakistan.
- Be a resident of Pakistan.
- Have a genuine business or commercial establishment in Pakistan.
Additionally, the applicant must have a national trademark registration number with the Trademark Registry of Pakistan, which will serve as the basis for the international filing. The international application must match the trademark and list of goods/services in the national registration.
Applicants can designate multiple member countries of the Madrid Protocol in their international application. The application can be filed via a prescribed form or electronically.
How We Can Help You:
We simplify the Madrid Protocol filing process for you. After you file with the Trademark Registry (Office of Origin) in Pakistan, the registry verifies your details and forwards the application to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
You can choose from three languages for the application: English, French, or Spanish, and designate multiple countries for trademark protection.
WIPO Global Brand Database:
We use the WIPO Global Brand Database to conduct trademark searches, helping you identify trademarks registered under the Madrid system, the Lisbon system, and those protected under the Paris Convention 6ter.
Madrid Protocol Trademark Filing Process:
- File with the Office of Origin: Submit your trademark application to the Trademark Registry of Pakistan.
- WIPO’s Formal Review: WIPO conducts a formal check to ensure the application complies with the Madrid Protocol. If everything is in order, WIPO registers your trademark in the International Register and notifies the designated countries.
- Substantive Review: Each designated country conducts its own substantive examination of your trademark based on national laws. The scope of protection is determined within 12-18 months.
Pakistan’s Role in the Madrid System:
International trademark applications from Pakistan are submitted to the Trademark Registry (TMR) of IPO-Pakistan. The TMR ensures compliance with the Madrid Protocol, and if no objections arise, certifies and forwards the application to WIPO for international registration.