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| Law Alert: The Madrid Protocol |
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| Madrid Protocol Overview |
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| Federal legislation implemented an agreement effective November 2, 2003 making it possible for the United States to join the Madrid Protocol, an international treaty that facilitates a centralized system for procuring and maintaining international trademark and service mark registration for participating countries. |
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| The Pros and Cons |
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| There are advantages and disadvantages to the Madrid System, which trademark owners will have to evaluate when developing a protection strategy. |
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| How It Works |
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| Find out more about the process for submitting an application in the United States for an International Registration. |
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