United States Patent and Trademark Office (US) |
General Information
Membership
| Treaty | Entry into Force |
|---|---|
| Madrid Protocol | November 2, 2003 |
Declarations
Declarations made by Contracting Parties
| Extension of the refusal period to 18 months | Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol |
| Possible notification of refusal, based on opposition, after the 18-month time limit | Article 5(2)(c) of the Protocol |
| Charge individual fee (see list of fees and WIPO fee calculator) | Article 8(7)(a) of the Protocol |
| Declaration of intention to use the mark | Rule 7(2) |
National/Regional Legislation
US Trademark Law.
Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act.
US Trademark Law: Rules of Practice & Federal Statutes.
Trademark Law Treaty.
Last updated on: 11 September 2012
