MADRID PROTOCOL

The Madrid Protocol is a treaty between member countries that allows for a streamlined process to file international registration of trademarks.  It was established in1891 and functions under the Madrid Agreement (1891), and the Madrid Protocol (1989). It is administered by the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO") located in Geneva, Switzerland. 

The Madrid system allows the trademark owner to apply for trademark protection in several countries by filing one application directly with a national or regional trademark office of the trademark holder's choosing.   

The following is a list of the member countries to the Madrid Protocol for the international registration of trade marks.

 Albania
Algeria
Armenia
Antigua & Barbuda
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium (Benelux)
Bhutan
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Botswana
Bulgaria
China (PRC)
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
European Union
Egypt
Finland
France (inc. Overseas Dept. & Terr.)
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea (North)
Korea (South)
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lesotho

Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg (Benelux)
Macedonia
Madagascar
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Netherlands (Benelux)
Norway
Oman
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
San Marino
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sudan
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Tajikistan
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Zambia 
 

Updated January 2010


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