Seminar on the Madrid System
of International Registration
of Marks
organized by the
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Geneva, November 16 and 17, 2006
GENERAL INFORMATION
What the Seminar is About
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Each year, more and more trademark owners use the Madrid system to protect their trademarks abroad. Governed by the Madrid Agreement of 1891 and the Madrid Protocol (in operation since 1996), the Madrid System offers the possibility to obtain trademark protection in the countries of the Madrid Union by filing a single international application. To date, the Madrid Union has 78 members. The seminar will be conducted by staff of WIPO and invited speakers. It aims at increasing awareness and practical knowledge of the system among actual and potential users, whether in industry or in private practice. In addition, ample time will be reserved for discussion and practical exercises.
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| Who Should Attend | The seminar focuses on the needs of independent and in-house trademark agents (paralegals as well as attorneys) who file applications for international registrations of trademarks and/or administer such registrations. All aspects of the international registration procedure and relevant administrative and legal questions will be dealt with in detail. |
Where and When |
The seminar will be held in the Room B at the headquarters of WIPO, 34, chemin des Colombettes, Geneva (Switzerland). It will commence on Thursday, November 16, 2006, at 10 a.m. (registration from 9.30 a.m.), and will end on Friday, November 17, 2006, at 5 p.m. approximately.
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Speakers |
Staff members of the Sector of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications, WIPO, and two guest speakers.
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Documentation |
A copy of the text of the Madrid Agreement, the Madrid Protocol and the Common Regulations, as well as a copy of the Guide to the International Registration of Marks Under the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol will be distributed to all participants.
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Language |
The seminar will be conducted in English.
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Registration and Fee |
The International Bureau recommends that you use the Internet online registration facility at the following address: http://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/index.html. Registration may also be effected by using the attached form. The registration fee is 500 Swiss francs. It covers participation in the seminar, the documentation, lunches and coffee breaks. Registration will only become definitive upon receipt, by WIPO, of the registration fee. The competent authorities of the member States of the Madrid Union will be exempt from payment of this fee. The number of participants is limited to 55. Please note that Registration fees will not be reimbursed for any cancellation received after November 1, 2006.
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Geneva and Hotel Reservations |
Information on Geneva may be obtained from the Geneva Tourism Office (telephone: (+41 22) 909 70 00); its hotel reservations desk may be reached by telephone (+41 22) 909 70 20 or by facsimile (+41 22) 909 70 21.
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Additional Information |
Further information on the seminar may be obtained from: Mrs. Antonina Stoyanova Telephone: (+41 22) 338 70 27 |
