Management

Issue No. 3 - December/ 2001/january

The Madrid Protocol

A new regime for international trademarks

by Bill McFarlane

The Madrid Protocol is a system whereby a single trademark application may be filed to obtain trade mark protection in more than 50 countries.

Australia joined the Protocol on 11 July 2001, allowing Australian residents or nationals to benefit from the system.

An international application (filed with the Australian Trade Marks Office) must be based on an existing Australian trade mark application or registration. This application or registration must remain alive for at least five...

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