Madrid System: More Webinars Yet to Come in 2023!

October 3, 2023

Though the year is fast coming to an end, we still have plenty of opportunities for you to learn more about the Madrid System. Our new program of live webinars has something for everyone – from Madrid System basics for newcomers and SMEs, through to close-ups on specific tools and procedures for our more seasoned users.

And, to give our ever-diversifying wealth of customers the opportunity to learn more about the Madrid System in their own languages, we will be hosting language versions of webinars that we have already presented in English across the year.

Don’t miss the opportunity to interact directly with us. Get answers to all your questions during our Q&A session at the end of each webinar!

On the program…

Understanding procedures at the IP Office of the United Kingdom (UKIPO)

Did you know? The United Kingdom (UK) was the most designated Madrid System Member in applications for international trademark registrations in 2021 and 2022! By popular demand, we are organizing this webinar – in collaboration with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) – to share with you everything you need to know about protecting your trademark in the UK using the Madrid System. Your UK IPO presenters will provide you with handy tips and tricks along the way, talking about the application process, handling refusals, BREXIT, and more!

English
Wednesday, October 11 (16:00 Geneva time)
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Requesting certified documents from the Madrid Registry

During this webinar, we will walk you through the different types of certified documents that you can order from the Madrid Registry – from attestations for Customs purposes, and simple or detailed extracts for court proceedings, to copies of original international trademark registration or renewal certificates. Find out how to order, what information you should provide and what fees apply.

Chinese
Thursday, October 12 (10:00 Geneva time)
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Transformation & replacement of an international trademark registration

French
Wednesday, October 18 (16:00 Geneva time)
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Spanish
Wednesday, November 22 (16:00 Geneva time)
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Korean
Monday, December 18 (08:00 Geneva time)
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Searching for trademarks – Madrid Monitor

We have two webinars coming up for you on Madrid Monitor (available under eMadrid) – one of the Madrid System’s most popular tools for searching and tracking existing international trademark applications and registrations. The first – in Korean – will look at the latest features that we have introduced, including status of protection of international trademark registrations in each designated Madrid System Member. In the second webinar – in English – we will be taking a closer look at some of the more – and often overlooked – advanced features of Madrid Monitor, to ensure that you’re getting the most out of Madrid Monitor.

Make the most of Madrid Monitor new features (in Korean)
Tuesday, October 24 (09:00 Geneva time)
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Advanced functions of Madrid Monitor (English)
Wednesday, November 15 (16:00 Geneva time)
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Everything you wanted to know about the Madrid System

Join our experts in this popular webinar to take a closer look at some of the most frequently asked questions and hot topics about WIPO’s international trademark system, focusing on Madrid System online services and transactions, status tracking, refusals and more.

Russian
Thursday, October 26 (10:00 Geneva time)
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Chinese
Thursday, November 23 (09:00 Geneva time)
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Japanese
Thursday, November 30 (08:00 Geneva time)
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English
Wednesday, December 13 (16:00 Geneva time)
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The Madrid System for SMEs and newcomers

Are you thinking about expanding your business abroad, but are unsure how you can secure protection of your brand in overseas markets? If yes, this webinar is right for you! We will introduce you to WIPO’s cost effective and convenient international trademark system – the Madrid System – and talk about the online services and tools that are available to support you throughout the lifecycle of your trademarks under eMadrid.

Japanese
Thursday, October 26 (09:00 Geneva time)
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Russian
Tuesday, December 12 (09:00 Geneva time)
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Madrid System web resources

Whether you are a prospective or accomplished user of the Madrid System, join us for this guided tour of the Madrid System website and eMadrid gateway. We’ll be showing you how to navigate around, and get the most out of, the top resources and tools that are available to support you when filing and managing your international trademark registrations.

Russian
Thursday, November 9 (09:00 Geneva time)
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Current Account at WIPO: Everything you need to know

Find out everything there is to know about using a Current Account at WIPO to make payments related to your international trademark registrations!

French
Wednesday, November 29 (16:00 Geneva time)
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We look forward to seeing you online!

How to attend our webinars

Just select the upcoming webinar(s) you’d like to attend, and complete the online registration form(s). We’ll send you a confirmation email, with a link to the webinar event along with your personal access code. On the day, just click on the link and enter your access code to join.

If you prefer, you can dial in and listen to the presentation by phone. We will include dial-in instructions in your confirmation email.

f you missed out…

You can play recordings of our past webinars whenever you like. All our webinars are available in a filtered view for easier access: English-French-Spanish | Arabic- Chinese-Russian | Japanese-Korean.

Submit questions or topics of interest

If you have questions or would like us to cover a specific topic in a future webinar, we would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or webinar requests (select ‘Madrid System webinars, seminars and video tutorials’ under ‘My request concerns’). The next topic we choose might be yours!

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