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TrademarksInternational / United States

Madrid Protocol Implementation Act

Summary

Provides a system for U.S. trademark owners to file for protection in multiple countries using a single application filed through the USPTO.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to file a single international trademark application
  • 02.
    Right to manage a global trademark portfolio through one administrative office
  • 03.
    Right to extend protection to over 120 member countries

Penalties

  • 01.
    Loss of international priority if the basic application fails within 5 years
  • 02.
    Invalidation of trademark protection in specific member countries
  • 03.
    Refusal of registration by individual national trademark offices

Verified Citations

Lanham Act Amendments (Madrid Implementation)

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