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International trademark registration through the Madrid System is an effective and cost-efficient solution for expanding the geographic scope of legal protection for your brand.
The Madrid System for the international registration of marks is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland. It was established to simplify the process of obtaining and maintaining trademark protection in many countries worldwide.
Using the Madrid System for international registration provides trademark owners with several significant advantages:
- Single Application —One application is filed in one language (English, French, or Spanish), instead of submitting separate applications to the trademark offices of each country.
- Single Fee Payment—Fees are paid centrally to the WIPO International Bureau.
- Centralized Management—All subsequent changes, such as a change in the owner's name or address, a full or partial change of ownership, or a limitation of the list of goods and services, can be registered and take effect through a single procedure at the International Bureau and the payment of one fee.
- Time and Cost Savings—There is significant financial savings in obtaining and maintaining trademark protection abroad.
What is the procedure for international TM registration?
Base Mark: The International application must be based on a mark already registered or an application for registration in Ukraine. The list of goods and services in the International application cannot be broader than those of the base mark.
Filing the Application: The International application is filed with the International Bureau through the national office.
Publication in the International Gazette: After checking for compliance with the requirements, the mark is registered in the International Register and published in the "WIPO Gazette of International Marks".
Countries: You can designate one or more countries (territories) where you wish to obtain protection.
Registration in Designated Countries: The Office of each designated country conducts an examination. If no refusal is received within the established term (in most cases, 12 to 18 months), protection of the mark is considered granted.
Period of Dependence: For five years from the date of registration, the International registration remains dependent on the base mark. If the base mark ceases to be effective (for example, is annulled, refused, or withdrawn), the International registration also loses protection, either fully or partially.
Independence and Renewal: After the five-year period, the International registration becomes independent of the base mark. It can be maintained indefinitely by paying fees every 10 years.
In which countries can a trademark be registered through the Madrid System?
Afghanistan; African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI); Albania; Algeria; Antigua and Barbuda; Armenia; Australia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Bahrain; Belarus; Belgium; Bhutan; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Botswana; Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Bulgaria; Cambodia; Canada; China; Colombia; Croatia; Cuba; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Democratic People's Republic of Korea; Denmark; Egypt; Estonia; Eswatini; European Union (EU); Finland; France; Gambia; Georgia; Germany; Ghana; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; India; Indonesia; Iran (Islamic Republic of); Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kyrgyzstan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Latvia; Lesotho; Liberia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Madagascar; Malawi; Malaysia; Mexico; Monaco; Mongolia; Montenegro; Morocco; Mozambique; Namibia; Netherlands; New Zealand; North Macedonia; Norway; Oman; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Republic of Korea; Republic of Moldova; Romania; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Samoa; San Marino; Sao Tome and Principe; Serbia; Sierra Leone; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sudan; Sweden; Switzerland; Syrian Arab Republic; Tajikistan; Thailand; Tunisia; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; United Kingdom; United States of America; Uzbekistan; Vietnam; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
Official Fees
The fees for international registration consist of a basic fee, one or more complementary or individual fees (depending on the countries selected), and possibly supplementary fees (depending on the number of classes of goods and services). WIPO accepts fee payments only in Swiss Francs (CHF).
Some examples of individual fees (in Swiss Francs, CHF) for the first class of goods/services, according to Destra-UA's offer:
- EU: 789 CHF for the first class, plus 48 CHF for the second, and 144 CHF for the third.
- USA: 530 CHF for each class.
- United Kingdom: 202 CHF for the first class, plus 56 CHF for each subsequent class.
- Germany, France, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, China: 100 CHF for up to three classes.
- Canada: 245 CHF for the first class, plus 74 CHF for each subsequent class.
Important: WIPO accepts payment of fees only in Swiss Francs.
Need help with international TM registration?
DESTRA Patent Law Firm provides a full range of services for international trademark registration under the Madrid System:
- Services for preliminary search and risk analysis for your trademark to minimize the probability of refusals.
- Professional preparation and submission of the complete application materials for registration to the WIPO International Bureau.
- High-quality translation of the list of goods and/or services from Ukrainian to English, considering the definitions of the International Classification of Goods and Services.
- Accompaniment of the application throughout the entire examination period (representation at the International Bureau, providing information, tracking deadlines, receiving documents).
- Transparent calculation and assistance with paying international duties to WIPO.
Contact us to ensure your brand receives reliable international protection!
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