{"id":35096,"date":"2021-08-31T12:03:28","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T06:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=35096"},"modified":"2021-08-31T12:03:54","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T06:33:54","slug":"madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Madrid System: A Roadmap to International Trademark Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Leveraging Madrid Protocol in the status quo is a pivotal component of any effective brand strategy. The protocol ensures a concrete brand presence at the global level and helps businesses gain global reputation. Madrid system ensures the legal coverage of your brand against rivals in export markets strengthens franchising opportunities, facilitates syncing with global supply chains. Generally, it underpins a solid roadmap for effective brand building on the global level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration\/#Some_Key_Aspects_related_to_Trademark_Registration\" >Some Key\nAspects related to Trademark Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration\/#Key_points_regarding_trademark_registration_availed_in_India\" >Key points\nregarding trademark registration availed in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration\/#An_Overview_on_Madrid_System_for_international_trademarking\" >An Overview on\nMadrid System for international trademarking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration\/#A_need_for_International_trademark_search\" >A need for International\ntrademark search<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration\/#Probable_Pros_of_Filing_a_trademark_under_Madrid_System\" >Probable Pros\nof Filing a trademark under Madrid System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration\/#Process_for_trademark_registration_under_Madrid_System\" >Process for\ntrademark registration under Madrid System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration\/#Potential_benefits_of_the_Madrid_System\" >Potential\nbenefits of the Madrid System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/madrid-system-a-roadmap-to-international-trademark-registration\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Key_Aspects_related_to_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>Some Key\nAspects related to Trademark Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201ctrademark\u201d refers to pictorial representation like a sign, mark, letter, or logo that acts as a source identifier for a particular business or its offerings. For continual growth and improved ROI, businesses have to focus on ways to improve their brand image and reputation in the target market, and <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\"><strong>trademark registration<\/strong><\/a> plays a pivotal role in that. Infringers around the world keep the constant tap on brands that are popular and lack adequate IP rights.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark protection ensures the comprehensive protection of the aforesaid intangible assets and keeps them safe from infringers during the entire validity duration. Let\u2019s find out whether a trademark registered in a specific nation continues to render the same legal coverage and rights in other countries or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-trademark-registration\/\">Online Trademark Registration: A Detailed Guide <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_points_regarding_trademark_registration_availed_in_India\"><\/span>Key points\nregarding trademark registration availed in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A business owner seeking\ntrademark protection within the Indian territory need to visit the Trade Marks\nRegistry (TMR) with the CGPDTM, Office of the Controller General for Patents,\nDesigns, and Trademarks.<\/li><li>The registered trademark can\nserve a validity period of 10 years and can be renewed for the same timeline.<\/li><li>In the wake of the ease of\ndoing business initiative, the Indian government has introduced the online\nportal, viz IP India online, for filing a trademark application.<\/li><li>Viability of rights accorded\nunder the Indian Trademark law is futile in other nations. One has to avail of\nseparate registration under the Madrid Protocol to avail the cross-border\nprotection for their mark.<\/li><li>Trademark protection accorded\nby the Indian authority doesn\u2019t facilitate legal coverage in countries not\nmembers of the Madrid System.<\/li><li>Madrid System allows business\nowners to secure trademark protection in multiple nations of their\nchoice.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does a\nregistered Trademark in India have global recognition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since a trademark is granted on a territorial basis, one has to file\nseparate registration if they wish to avail trademark registration in another\ncountry. But, there are global conventions, namely Madrid System, that acts as\na centralized registration system in all member nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_on_Madrid_System_for_international_trademarking\"><\/span>An Overview on\nMadrid System for international trademarking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Madrid System is a global agreement for the mutual facilitation\nof trademark registrations. Since trademarks can only confer protection within\nthe national boundary of the nation of registration, this protocol accords the\ntrademark rights in selected countries. The Madrid Systems were established in\n1985 with an aim to incentivize international trademark protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Madrid System is managed by the World Intellectual Property\nOrganization (aka WIPO), which is a specialized institution of the UN,\nheadquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The protocol enables the applicant to avail protection for their\nbrand beyond the national boundaries. It facilitates intuitive, swift and\naffordable procedures for the central filing of trademark applications.\nAdditionally, it ensures the central management of trademark registrations with\neffects in different nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the year 2013, <strong><em>India<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup> agreed to become the esteemed member of the international treaty for trademarks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has led small businesses, <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/msme-registration\"><strong>MSMEs<\/strong><\/a> in particular, to become the primary beneficiary of the scheme. The applicant seeking cross-border trademark protection can visit the Indian Trademark office to start the registration process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_need_for_International_trademark_search\"><\/span>A need for International\ntrademark search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to trademark filing under Madrid System, it is recommended to\nconduct an in-depth search for similarity with prevailing trademarks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Probable_Pros_of_Filing_a_trademark_under_Madrid_System\"><\/span>Probable Pros\nof Filing a trademark under Madrid System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Madrid System facilitates\nan affordable, simple, swift &amp; accessible route for trademark registration\nin the international regime. The protocol was introduced to mitigate to hassle\nof filing separate trademark applications in each country.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Madrid Union constitutes\nover 100 members, including States as well as intergovernmental institutions.\nTherefore, it encompasses territories of 116 nations. This manifests more than\n805 of global trade flow &amp; comprises very lucrative markets for Indian\nexporters. It spares time &amp; effort that would otherwise become prevalent in\npaying various fees, currency exchanges, translations in local languages, etc.<\/li><li>Such filing escalates\nfranchising opportunities beyond Indian territory &amp; cross-border\npartnerships and aids in sync global supply chains.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_for_trademark_registration_under_Madrid_System\"><\/span>Process for\ntrademark registration under Madrid System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial proceeding regarding trademark registration under Madrid\nSystem starts with the local authority. Hence, any Indian national seeking\nprotection under the same protocol needs to file an online application on the\nportal, viz Ip India online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To initiate the filing procedure, the applicant needs to opt for a specific form known as [MM2(E)] accessible at the following link:  https:\/\/ipindiaonline.gov.in\/trademarkefiling\/user\/frmLoginNew.aspx <\/li><li>The said form prompts you to\nenter the following mandatory details<\/li><li>Name and address;<\/li><li>The reproduction of the mark,\nwhich must be similar to your basic mark in India;<\/li><li>Types of goods and services for\nwhich the trademark registration is sought, which must be entirely covered by\nthose indicated in your basic mark.<\/li><li>A list of members under Madrid\nUnion for which trademark protection for the mark is sought.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>After filling in the aforesaid details along with other particulars,\nyou are required to submit fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Here\u2019s what fees structure under Madrid System looks like&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Madrid Protocol fee:\u00a0$740\u00a0<em>(subjected to variance owing to ever-changing exchange rates<\/em><\/li><li><em>Individual nation fees: <\/em>$100-$850\/nation (fee could vary nation-wise)<\/li><li>Legal fees: somewhere between $900-1000 depending on how many nation you file in <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shadow1\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> as you can see that these are not the concrete estimate and it could vary in accordance with factors mentioned above. <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_benefits_of_the_Madrid_System\"><\/span>Potential\nbenefits of the Madrid System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Madrid System refers to one-stop Avenue for trademark holder to avail\nand ensure protection in various markets. Whether you have a new venture or a\nlarge export business, the Madrid System can let you manage your brand\neffectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Potential-benefits-of-the-Madrid-System.png\" alt=\"Potential benefits of the Madrid System\" class=\"wp-image-35106\" width=\"567\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Potential-benefits-of-the-Madrid-System.png 998w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Potential-benefits-of-the-Madrid-System-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Potential-benefits-of-the-Madrid-System-768x414.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Madrid system facilitates you a lucrative route, to safeguard your brand in up to 115 nations globally, by making available affordable &amp; intuitive procedures to avail &amp; manage your trade mark rights in other countries. As an Indian business owner you are permitted to utilize this treaty that come to effect in 2013. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-online-trademark-registration-in-india\/\">How Can You Apply For Online Trademark Registration in India? <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leveraging Madrid Protocol in the status quo is a pivotal component of any effective brand strategy. The protocol ensures a concrete brand presence at the global level and helps businesses gain global reputation. 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