How to Register an International Trademark?

Before anything else, it should be noted that a worldwide trademark does not exist. On the other hand, there are three basic ways to apply for trade mark registration in other countries and they are meticulously explained below.

1. Madrid Protocol 

The Madrid Protocol essentially fixed the obvious deficiencies in the Madrid Agreement since it allowed worldwide applications to be utilized on applications for registration.

Because of this, the 71 Members of the Madrid Protocol (including the United States and China) are able to rightfully sustain their international priorities without worrying about violating the rights of other companies.
   
2. European Community Trademark System

In general, the European Community Trade Mark (CTM) system presents trade mark owners a consolidated protection scheme that is backed up by the members of the European Union.

If approved, the application is approved, it translates into a CTM registration that is honored by the countries that are members of EU.

3. Trademark Applications 

Trademark applications are basically applications that are filed to register a trademark to a national or international Intellectual Property (IP) office. The timetable of protection usually varies, but the good thing is, a particular trademark can be continually renewed after settling additional fees.
The Paris Convention is the governing body that takes care of the said options and it carries out the priority date of a business owner’s application. It should be noted though that the international application should be made within six months to be approved.

How can Trademark lawyers assist? 

Trademark lawyers can help simplify the whole IP registration process by giving sound advice regarding international trade options that will best complement a business owner’s requirements.

This tried and tested company can even utilize its international network to help manage the whole thing. With this, the commercial interests of a particular company can be effectively and efficiently safeguarded against intellectual property rights violations and other related offenses.