The Madrid System provides a low-cost and effective solution for obtaining and maintaining trademark protection in multiple markets.
Since its inception, the Madrid System has helped businesses protect more than a million trademarks worldwide. Whether you’re a small start-up or a large multinational exporter, the Madrid System can help you manage your brand efficiently.
Convenient
File a single application in one language, and pay one set of fees to apply for trademark protection in multiple territories; manage your brand portfolio through a centralized system, and easily expand protection into new markets.
Global
Register and manage your trademark in the territories of the Madrid System’s 100 members, representing 116 countries and over 80% of world trade.
Cost-effective
Save time and money by filing one application, rather than a bundle of national applications; no need to pay for translations or hire a representative in each country.
Learn more: The Madrid System – Objectives, Main Features, Advantages
What users say about the Madrid System
The Madrid System has become the top choice for international trademark registration among export-oriented brands.
Nestlé (Switzerland)
"I encourage all companies to use the Madrid System as much as they can" – [transcript].
Sony (Japan)
"The most effective global trademark system for the borderless network era" – [transcript].