Need to Legalize an Extract? Ask WIPO!

If you need authenticated copies of extracts from the International Register, WIPO can help.

WIPO arranges legalization services for customers who need to present extracts in countries that do not participate in the Madrid System. (Legalization is not mandatory for extracts presented in a Contracting Party of the Madrid System.)

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Any person (not just the trademark owner) can request a legalized extract from the International Register. Upon request, WIPO will certify your extract with an official WIPO stamp and original signature, and then forward the document on your behalf to the Civil Status and Legalization Service of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. From there, it will be delivered to the relevant country’s consulate or embassy in Switzerland for legalization. WIPO will send you the final legalized document by post.

How much does it cost?

The cost for this service is 75 Swiss francs per extract, plus the fees charged by the Civil Status and Legalization Service of the Republic and Canton of Geneva and relevant consulate/embassy (which may vary significantly depending on the country). Legalization may take 3 to 10 days.

In addition, WIPO offers certified attestations and simple or detailed extracts containing an analysis of the history of the mark, as well as expedited delivery of these services.

Learn more about legalization and other special services offered by WIPO, or contact us to obtain an estimate.

What is legalization?

Legalization is the process of authenticating a document, so that it can be recognized by another country’s legal system. The process consists of an official stamp or original signature, certifying that the document or information is valid and making it possible for civil or judicial officials in another country to verify the authenticity of a document presented to them.

Legalized extracts are particularly useful if you need to establish or enforce your trademark rights in a foreign jurisdiction. For example, a legalized extract may be presented to customs authorities when transporting goods across borders, or help resolve a legal battle involving the priority of your rights over those of another trademark owner.