Madrid System Members
WIPO’s international trademark system – the Madrid System – encompasses 115 members [PDF] covering 131 countries and representing more than 80% of global trade. Our membership continues to grow as new jurisdictions recognize the System's benefits.
Anyone who is a national of or has a domicile or business in a Madrid System member and has filed for or registered a trademark (“basic mark”) there, can seek protection of their mark in any or all of the other 130 members simultaneously.
As new members join the Madrid System, the geographical scope of an existing international trademark registration can be expanded easily.
Key facts
- All Madrid System members are party to the Madrid Protocol – the governing treaty of the Madrid System.
- Applications for international trademark registrations are filed through the trademark owner’s local intellectual property (IP) Office (Office of Origin).
- Each designated member’s domestic laws determine the scope of protection of an international trademark registration.
Find out more about filing international trademark applications and managing international trademark registrations.
Benefits of the Madrid System
File one application to seek protection of your mark in up to 130 countries simultaneously. The process is streamlined:
- One language: English, French or Spanish
- One set of fees
- One currency: Swiss francs
Navigate member-specific rules
Member requirements
Each Madrid System member may have slightly different trademark laws and registration procedures. Check specific requirements of your target markets in our member profiles.
Declarations and notifications
Madrid System members can make certain declarations and notifications to ensure the international trademark system is compatible with their local laws.
Refusals and response times
If an IP Office provisionally refuses to protect your mark, it must provide a time limit for you to respond, request review or file an appeal. Information on specific time limits.
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