International Trademark Registration
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There are two common ways to register your Trade Mark internationally:
Apply to the World Intellectual Property office for a trademark that includes all of the countries signed up to an agreement called the “Madrid Protocol.”
Apply to individual international trademark offices one by one.
The nature of your business will determine which option is better suited to your specific needs. Speak with one of our IP advisors today to receive expert guidance and support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
International protection is often achieved through the Madrid system, which allows you to extend protection from a base application in the UK into multiple countries. Each country still examines the mark under its own laws, so acceptance is not automatic. Strategic selection of territories is important.
The Madrid Protocol is an international system that allows trademark owners to seek protection in multiple countries through a centralised filing process. It simplifies administration but does not guarantee acceptance in each designated country.
In many cases, an international application is based on a UK application or registration. There are strategic advantages to filing a UK application first, particularly for UK-based businesses, including the ability to claim priority within six months. The appropriate route depends on your commercial plans.
Yes. If you file in another jurisdiction within six months of your UK filing date, you may be able to claim priority, which preserves your earlier filing date. Priority does not guarantee acceptance but can provide strategic advantage if others try to apply for a similar trademark in other jurisdictions.
No. There is no single worldwide trademark that automatically covers every country. Protection must be secured country by country or through regional systems such as the EU.
We work with an established network of trusted local representatives in each jurisdiction to ensure applications are managed in accordance with local practice. We remain your primary point of contact, coordinating the process so you have clarity without having to manage multiple advisors directly.