International Trademark Registration
Protect your brand globally through Madrid Protocol with single application covering multiple countries via WIPO.
Madrid Protocol System
The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that allows businesses to register trademarks in multiple countries through a single application. Administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), it provides a cost-effective and efficient way to protect brands globally, covering over 100 member countries with one centralized filing system.
Protocol Benefits
- • Single Application: File once, protect globally
- • Cost Effective: Lower fees than individual filings
- • Centralized Management: One office, one language
- • Easy Expansion: Add countries later
- • Renewal Simplicity: Single renewal covers all
- • Portfolio Management: Unified record keeping
Coverage Statistics
- • Member Countries: 100+ countries covered
- • Major Markets: US, EU, UK, Japan, China
- • Emerging Markets: India, Brazil, Russia
- • Population Coverage: 80% of global GDP
- • Processing Languages: English, French, Spanish
- • Annual Filings: 70,000+ applications
Madrid Protocol Process
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🏛️ Base Application/Registration
Secure base trademark application or registration in your home country (India) before filing international application.
- • File trademark in India first
- • Obtain application number or registration
- • Ensure identical mark and similar goods/services
- • Base application provides foundation for international filing
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📋 File Through Indian Trademark Office
Submit international application through the Indian Trademark Registry as the Office of Origin.
- • Complete Form MM2 (International Application)
- • Pay Indian office fees and WIPO fees
- • Select target member countries
- • Specify goods/services classes
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🌍 Choose Target Countries
Select specific Madrid Protocol member countries where you want trademark protection.
- • Major markets: US, EU, UK, Japan, China
- • Emerging markets: Brazil, Russia, ASEAN
- • Calculate country-specific fees
- • Consider local trademark laws and requirements
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🏛️ WIPO Examination
WIPO conducts formal examination and assigns international registration number.
- • Formal examination of application
- • Verification of fee payments
- • International registration certificate issued
- • Publication in WIPO Gazette
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✅ Country-Specific Examination
Each designated country examines the mark according to their national laws and grants or refuses protection.
- • 12-18 months examination period per country
- • Countries may grant or refuse protection
- • Refusal can be contested locally
- • Successful countries provide trademark protection
Madrid Protocol Fee Structure
💰 WIPO Basic Fees (Swiss Francs)
| Fee Type | B&W Mark | Color Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Fee (up to 3 classes) | CHF 653 | CHF 903 |
| Additional Class Fee | CHF 100 | CHF 100 |
| Complementary Fee (per country) | CHF 100 | CHF 100 |
🌍 Individual Country Fees (Popular Destinations)
High-Fee Countries:
- • United States: CHF 829 per class
- • Japan: CHF 728 per class
- • United Kingdom: CHF 896 per class
- • South Korea: CHF 582 per class
- • Australia: CHF 672 per class
Standard-Fee Countries:
- • China: CHF 300 per class
- • European Union: CHF 896 (3 classes)
- • Singapore: CHF 300 per class
- • Russia: CHF 300 per class
- • Brazil: CHF 400 per class
📊 Cost Comparison Example
Madrid Protocol Route:
- • Basic Fee: CHF 653
- • US Fee: CHF 829
- • EU Fee: CHF 896
- • China Fee: CHF 300
- • Total: ~CHF 2,678 (~₹2,40,000)
Individual Filings:
- • US Filing: ~$2,000
- • EU Filing: ~€3,000
- • China Filing: ~$1,500
- • Legal Fees: ~$15,000
- • Total: ~$21,500 (~₹18,00,000)
Advantages & Considerations
Key Advantages
- • Cost Savings: 60-70% cheaper than individual filings
- • Time Efficient: Single application process
- • Easy Management: One renewal for all countries
- • Flexible Expansion: Add countries later via subsequent designation
- • Centralized Records: Single point of contact with WIPO
- • Language Convenience: File in English, French, or Spanish
- • Portfolio Management: Unified record keeping and monitoring
Important Considerations
- • Dependency Risk: 5-year dependency on base application
- • Central Attack: Base cancellation affects all countries
- • Limited Countries: Only Madrid Protocol members covered
- • No Local Presence: May need local agents for enforcement
- • Refusal Handling: Local responses required for objections
- • Currency Risk: Fees in Swiss Francs subject to fluctuation
- • Limited Flexibility: Changes affect all designated countries
Required Documents
📋 Application Documents
- • Form MM2 (International Application)
- • Copy of base Indian trademark application/registration
- • Clear representation of trademark
- • List of goods and services (Nice Classification)
- • Priority claim documents (if claiming priority)
- • Power of attorney (if filed through agent)
- • Applicant's complete address and nationality
🌍 Country-Specific Documents
- • Declaration of intention to use (US)
- • Representation authorization (EU)
- • Translation of mark (if in non-Latin script)
- • Description of mark (if not clear from representation)
- • Disclaimer of non-distinctive elements
- • Color claim (for color marks)
- • Special form requirements (country-specific)
Timeline & Process
⏰ Registration Timeline
- • Indian Base Filing: 0-6 months
- • International Application: 1-2 months
- • WIPO Examination: 2-4 months
- • Country Notifications: 1 month
- • National Examination: 12-18 months per country
- • Total Process: 18-30 months
💰 Total Investment
- • WIPO Fees: CHF 650-2,000 (~₹60K-₹1.8L)
- • Country Fees: CHF 300-900 per country
- • Indian Office Fees: ₹10,000-₹25,000
- • Professional Fees: ₹50,000-₹2,00,000
- • Translation Costs: ₹5,000-₹25,000
- • Total (5 countries): ₹3,00,000-₹8,00,000
Go Global with Madrid Protocol
Protect your brand in 100+ countries with single application through WIPO's efficient Madrid Protocol system.
100+
Countries
60-70%
Cost Savings
18-30 M
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