Madrid – The International Trademark System 

COVID-19 update – Important information for Madrid users 

The Madrid System is a convenient and cost-effective solution for registering and managing trademarks worldwide. File a single application and pay one set of fees to apply for protection in up to 124 countries. Modify, renew or expand your global trademark portfolio through one centralized system. 

 

Madrid online services  

Madrid System online tools and resources to support trademark owners at each stage of the international trademark registration lifecycle. Madrid online services brochure. 

  

Global Brand Database  

  

Madrid Application Assistant  

Madrid Goods & Services Manager 

Member Profiles Database 

Fee Calculator 

  

Madrid Monitor  

  

Madrid Portfolio Manager  

Subsequent Designation 

Limitation 

Renewal 

Management of representative 

Change in Holder Details 

Renunciation 

Online Payment 

Madrid System forms 

  

  

Using the Madrid System  

The Madrid System supports you throughout the lifecycle of your trademark, from application through to renewal. Use these sets of pages to find out more about how to search for existing trademarks before you apply for protection, how to file an international application, and how to manage your international trademark registration. 

Learn more 

•             How the Madrid System works | Benefits of the Madrid System 

•             How to pay fees under the Madrid System 

•             Webinar: “The Madrid System for Newcomers” 

Video: An introduction to the International Trademark System. 

How to  

Search before filing 

Before filing an international application, you should search to find out if identical or similar marks already exist in your target markets. Use this guide to find out how to search WIPO’s Global Brand Database before filing your application, as well as how to locate the trademark registers of national and regional trademark Offices. 

File an international application 

In order to file an international application, you must have already registered or applied for a mark in your "home" IP Office. Learn more about the process, including your eligibility to use the Madrid System, how to complete your application form, required fees, and how to track the status of your application as it moves through the examination process. 

Monitor an international application or registration 

Once you've filed an international application with your "home" trademark office, it will be certified and sent to WIPO for examination. Learn more about the stages of the international registration process (including the roles played by WIPO and each national/regional trademark office) – including a preview of the types of documents you may receive along the way. 

Manage your trademark registration 

You can easily manage your international trademark registration through our centralized system. Find out how to renew or cancel, extend the geographical scope of protection, transfer ownership or appoint a representative, and learn more about the forms required for your requests. 

Source: https://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/