130+ Countries

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Expand your trademark protection to the world's major markets through a single application via the Madrid Protocol. We handle every jurisdiction.

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International Filing System

What Is the Madrid Protocol?

The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty administered by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) that allows trademark owners to seek protection in multiple countries simultaneously through a single application. Rather than filing separate applications in each country — paying different fees, working in different languages, and navigating different legal systems — you file one application that extends to all your target markets.

The system currently covers 130+ member countries, including all major markets in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Your U.S. trademark registration serves as the base for the international application.

  • One application covers 130+ countries
  • File in one language (English)
  • Pay fees in one currency (Swiss Francs via WIPO)
  • Centrally managed through one WIPO account
  • Protect your brand before entering new markets
  • Significantly lower cost than individual country filings
Key Markets

Popular Countries We Cover

We file trademarks in all Madrid Protocol member countries and can arrange direct filings in non-member territories.

USA
United Kingdom
European Union
Canada
Australia
Germany
France
China
Japan
India
Brazil
Mexico
UAE
Singapore
South Korea
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
New Zealand

This is a partial list. We file in all 130+ Madrid Protocol member countries plus direct national filings. Contact us for your specific target markets.

Filing Options

Madrid Protocol vs. Direct National Filing

Two approaches to international trademark protection — we help you choose the right strategy.

Factor Madrid Protocol (via WIPO) Direct National Filing
Application process Single application for multiple countries Separate application in each country
Languages English, French, or Spanish Local language often required
Cost Generally lower for 3+ countries Can be lower for 1–2 countries
Central attack risk Yes — all international registrations depend on base U.S. mark for 5 years No — each country registration is independent
Best for Expanding to many countries at once High-priority single markets or non-member countries
Local counsel required Not initially (our firm handles it) Often required in each country
Coverage 130+ member countries All countries (including non-Madrid members)
Pricing

International Trademark Pricing

Costs vary by country, number of classes, and filing method. Here's our starting pricing.

International Trademark Registration
From $799
per class per country + WIPO/government fees
  • Strategic consultation on target markets
  • Madrid Protocol application preparation
  • WIPO and/or national office filing
  • Multi-country coordination
  • Status tracking in each country
  • Response to local office actions
  • Local counsel coordination where needed
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Pricing varies significantly by country. WIPO basic fees, individual country fees, and attorney fees are provided in a complete quote. We require an active U.S. trademark registration or application. Request a custom quote.

FAQs

International Trademark Questions

To use the Madrid Protocol system, you must have an existing U.S. trademark application or registration (the "base" application or registration). Your international application is initially dependent on this base for the first 5 years. For direct national filings in specific countries, some markets allow filing without a U.S. base.
Under the Madrid Protocol, WIPO processes the international application and transmits it to the designated countries within a few weeks. Each country then has 12–18 months to examine it. Some countries approve faster (EU: 4–6 months), while others take longer (China: 12–18 months). We keep you updated on status in every jurisdiction.
During the first 5 years after your international registration, it depends on your base U.S. application/registration. If your U.S. trademark is cancelled or abandoned during this period, your international registration falls too — this is called "central attack." After 5 years, the international registration becomes independent. We help clients protect against central attack through careful base management.
For China, we often recommend a dual strategy: filing through Madrid Protocol AND filing directly with CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration). China uses a "first to file" system, meaning trademark squatters actively register foreign brands. A direct China filing is faster and provides stronger protection, while the Madrid filing provides a broader safety net.
Yes. One of the great advantages of the Madrid Protocol is that you can add new countries to your existing international registration at any time by filing a "subsequent designation." This is particularly useful for businesses that expand into new markets after their initial filing. We handle subsequent designations at our standard international service rates.
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