International Trademark Registration | How to Apply for International Trademark? - Swarit Advisors
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Date: 2021-10-08

As you already know that the trademark registration is limited to regions that means for each country around the world where you want to mark your existence, you have to apply for separate Trademark Registration. Any National trademark Registration ends at the country’s borderline, and it doesn’t permit its holder to entertain the trademark registration rights outside the country’s boundaries. So, for the #InternationalTrademarkRegistration, the applicant must file an application under the #MadridProtocol. This protocol was introduced in 1996 to register a mark under multiple countries. In this protocol, there is a #MadridAgreement which states about the system of International Trademark Registration. You have to file an application for International Trademark registration via the Trademark Office of the applicant. If your application found perfect as per the guidelines, your logo, name or word is ready to be used and recorded in the International Trademark Register. It can be published in the #WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).

Who is entitled to use Madrid System?

Anyone can use this system if they have a personal or business connection to one of the members of the #MadridSystem. It means you should either be domiciled, have a commercial/industrial establishment or be a citizen of one of the 125 nations covered by the 109 members of the Madrid System.

Advantages of International Trademark Registration

Distinctive Identity: With the help of this registration, your products get recognition worldwide. 

Legal Protection: In case of any violation or #infringement or misuse, International Trademark Registration legally protects you and your Trademark. It is easy for you to prove legally right in court. 

Protects your Brand during Import or Export: It also protects your brand from forgery. In case of any #TrademarkInfringement during import or export, you entertain the right to take legal action against such violation or infringement.

Business Opportunity: Trademark works as an insubstantial asset and plays an essential role in your brand growth. 

Helpful for E-Commerce: International Trademark Registration plays an essential role in the E-Commerce business growth. If you are involved in online product selling, then somehow, it covers your products to be available to global customers. 

The basic requirements for International Trademark Registration. 

• The applicant should be a respective national citizen or have a actual and effective business within the country. 
• The applicant should have a national trademark registration within the national Trademark Registry. This national trademark registration is used as the basis of international trademark application. The application will have the same Trademark as mentioned in the national trademark application/registration. 
• International Trademark applicant must choose one or more members in the Madrid Protocol countries where the applicant wants to protect their Trademark.

Procedure for International Trademark Registration

Step 1: Applying through National Trademark Office: Before applying for international registration, you must confirm that you are registered. If not, you have to file an application in the Trademark Office and #IP Office of the nation. 
Step 2: Inspection by WIPO: Once your application is forwarded to WIPO, they will go through your application. When they approve your application, your international Trademark is recorded in the International Trademark Register and distributed in the WIPO Gazette of International Marks and tells the Intellectual Property Offices in all the domains where you have applied to secure your mark. 
Step 3: Inspection by National Offices: The IP Offices of the regions will choose that where you need to ensure your mark, within the appropriate time limit (12 or 18 months) after their enactment. WIPO will register the Trademark Offices choices in the International Trademark Register and notify you. If IP Office fails to secure your mark either partially or entirely, this choice does not influence the choices of different offices. You can also challenge a refusal choice before this office is concerned under its legislation. If an office recognizes your mark, it will give a declaration of assurance award. This International Trademark is valid for ten years. 

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