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Trademarks Gateway
Protecting your Trademark Worldwide by using the Madrid System
Trademarks are distinctive signs, used to differentiate between identical or similar goods and services offered by different producers or services providers. Trademarks are a type of industrial property, protected by intellectual property rights.
WIPO works with Member States to develop international laws and standards for trademarks. See Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT).
The WIPO-administered Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks offers a route to trademark protection in multiple countries by filing a single application. Please see the International Application Simulator for further information.
To search international trademark registrations, see the ROMARIN database. The Madrid Express database is discontinued as of January 1, 2011.
Note
WIPO is not in a position to offer legal advice to individuals or businesses on specific questions. You may wish to consult your national IP office, an IP agent, or the relevant national or regional legislation (WIPO Lex).
Trademark News
- Seminar on the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks, November 24 and 25, 2011 (October, 14, 2011) (Oct 14, 2011)
- 133rd Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) in San Francisco, United States of America, from May 14 to 18, 2011 (Feb 14, 2011)
- Seminar on the Madrid System of International Registration of Marks (French session) (OMPI/MMP2/10) (Mar 17, 2010)
- Withdrawal of the Acceptance Made Under Rule 34(2)(b): Slovakia (Mar 1, 2010)
