International Trademark Registration



International Trademark Registration - Overview


Trademark registration is limited to territories. That is to say, for each country where you want to mark your presence you have to apply for separate trademark application. It is essential for you to proceed at speed.

International trademark registration application under the Madrid Protocol must be recorded by the trademark applicant through the trademark office, known as the workplace of origin. If there should be an occurrence of Indian Businesses, the Office of Registrar of Trademark, India is the workplace of origin. The office of origin will process the trademark application and record it with the Intellectual Property Organization at Geneva.
If your trademark application is found perfect as per the norms, then your mark, logo, or word is ready to be recorded in the International Register and can be published in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Gazette of International Marks. The International Bureau gives a certificate of international registration and tells nation contracting to the Madrid Protocol that the trademark is registered. The Madrid Protocol has set severe time limit of 12 and half years for issues which shall be raised by the designated offices.

Benefits of International Trademark Registration

Legal Protection
Business Opportunity
Unique Identity
Beneficial For Online Operators
Changes and Renewal
Protects Your Brand During Export/Import

Documents Required For Registration

    Requirement for International Trademark Registration

  • A business in a Contracting Party .
  • Be domiciled in a Contracting Party
  • Be a national of a Contracting Party

Process To Register

  • Applying Through National Trademark Office (Office Of Origin)
  • Examination By WIPO
  • Examination By National Offices
  • Timeline

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