The Madrid System’s e-Filing service is now the default platform for US applicants filing new international trademark applications based on US trademark applications or registrations – replacing the USPTO’s former Trademark Electronic Application System International (TEASi).
436 international trademark applications have already been filed by US applicants through Madrid e-Filing since its soft launch on July 31, 2026.
What is Madrid e-Filing?
Madrid e-Filing lets applicants:
- File online
- Communicate directly with their Office of Origin
- Receive and respond to irregularity notices issued by WIPO.
The service imports key information from the applicant’s basic trademark application or registration, saving time and reducing the risk of filing errors.
You need a WIPO Account to use Madrid e-Filing. Don’t have one? Create a WIPO Account before starting your application.
Tip: Use the same email address for your WIPO Account, your Madrid e-Filing application, and any international trademark registrations you hold or manage. This helps eMadrid connect your applications and registrations to your personal eMadrid workbench, where you can track status, access documents, manage payments, receive notifications, and collaborate with colleagues or representatives. Your WIPO Account also gives you access to all the Madrid System’s online tools and services available through eMadrid for managing and monitoring international trademark registrations.
How to access Madrid e-Filing
- Go to eMadrid and log in with your WIPO Account
- Go to “Prepare your application”
- Enter “United States of America” in the “Get started” box and click “Get started with Madrid e-Filing”
- Click “New application”
- Select “US – United States of America” from the list of Offices
- Choose “Import basic application or registration”
- Follow the prompts to complete your request, pay all relevant WIPO fees, and submit your application.
Did you miss our webinar on Madrid e-Filing at the USPTO? Access the recording for a full demo.
You can also access Madrid e-Filing via the USPTO’s website:
- Go to the USPTO’s “transition to Madrid e-Filing” webpage
- Click “Madrid e-Filing”
- Login with your WIPO Account and follow steps 2 to 7 above.
One important change
Starting October 1, US applicants filing international trademark applications based on US trademark applications or registrations will need to pay all WIPO fees directly to WIPO – in Swiss francs.
Master Madrid System payments – Join our free webinar
Join WIPO experts and a USPTO guest speaker for a live webinar on Madrid System payment methods – including everything you need to know about the WIPO Wallet (formerly “Current Account at WIPO”). We’ll provide tips to help you pay your WIPO fees with confidence. Ask all your questions in the live Q&A at the end of the session.
- Date: October 8
- Time: 17:00 (Geneva time) | 11:00 (Eastern time)
- Secure your free spot
We look forward to welcoming you online.