International Trademark Registration via the Madrid System
A Comprehensive Legal Guide for Businesses
In today’s world, trademark registration is no longer limited to the borders of a single country. With the globalization of trade, protecting a brand and trademark internationally has become an undeniable necessity.
The Madrid System, as an international mechanism for trademark registration, enables brand owners to file a single application through one centralized system to seek protection in member countries.
What is the Madrid System?
The Madrid System is a collection of international treaties under the supervision of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It is designed to simplify the process of registering and managing trademarks across multiple countries using a single application.
This system includes two main treaties:
Madrid Agreement
Madrid Protocol
Currently, over 120 countries (including Iran) are members of this system, allowing applicants to register their trademarks in all of these countries through one centralized process.
Benefits of International Trademark Registration via the Madrid System
✅ Only one application in a single language (usually English or French)
✅ Payment in a single currency (CHF – Swiss Franc)
✅ Savings in time, cost, and human resources
✅ Centralized management, renewal, change of address or ownership
✅ Unified legal protection for the brand across different countries
Steps for International Trademark Registration
1. National Trademark Registration
To register through the Madrid System, the trademark must first be registered—or at least filed—in the home country (e.g., Iran).
2. Filing an International Application
The international application must be submitted via the Intellectual Property Office of the home country (in Iran, this is the Trademark Registration Office) to WIPO.
3. WIPO Review
WIPO examines the application for formal and technical compliance. Once approved, it registers the trademark and forwards it to the IP offices of the selected countries.
4. Review by Destination Countries
Each country then evaluates the application based on its own laws. If approved, the trademark will be protected for 10 years and can be renewed.
Role of Adl Gostar Legal Institute in the International Registration Process
Registering a trademark internationally requires in-depth knowledge of the legal systems in various countries and technical expertise in drafting international applications.
Adl Gostar Legal Institute, leveraging its experienced team of lawyers and consultants in intellectual property and international law, supports you through every step of the process:
🔹 Assessing the registrability of the trademark in target countries
🔹 Professionally preparing and filing the international application
🔹 Communicating with WIPO and national trademark offices
🔹 Providing legal advice in case of refusal by any country
Conclusion
In today’s competitive world, protecting intellectual assets such as trademarks is key to sustainable business growth.
Using the Madrid System paves the way for global brand registration, allowing you to introduce and protect your brand internationally with minimal cost and time.
🖋 For expert consultation and to begin your international trademark registration, contact us today.
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