International trademark registration services for entrepreneurs include filing in multiple jurisdictions based on your registration or application in the home country. It will help you globally expand your business and gain worldwide brand recognition.
The Madrid system not only provides exclusive rights, but it also serves as a centralized hub that simplifies registration, renewal, and administration. It also streamlines the litigation process for trademark cancellations, infringements, oppositions, and refusals.
Enterworld enables foreign businesses and entrepreneurs to establish a strong presence in various global jurisdictions. Through our international trademark registration services, we will assist you in searching for your desired business name, filing an international trademark application with verified documents, handling oppositions and cancellations, providing legal support in case of trademark infringement, and filing early renewals
Expanding your business into the international market, which accounts for more than 80% of the global trade, will generate profit. Given below are the benefits of global trademark registration via Madrid System-
Global trademark registration will help you expand your product and services in multiple top and high-income economies, such as the US, China, Germany, India, Japan, and the UK. With the help of international brand recognition, you’ll be able to gain customers’ trust and credibility. Our international trademark registration services are the best in the trade.
A trademark registration provides exclusive rights to your products or services, which means only you can manufacture or sell the said brand. It allows you to get legal support in case anyone copies it.
A registered trademark will increase your market value. Customers recognize products and services that have the Ⓡ Symbol Mark as opposed to the ™ symbol. The former means that the brand has been registered, which gives a competitive advantage over other products in the market.
The Madrid system provides a single application filing in many global jurisdictions with just one cost. It provides a centralized and digitalized international trademark archive through the WIPO, easing brand extension into new markets.
You get more product recognition when you globally register your brand. Customers all across the globe will buy your products and services. An international brand is more likely to be perceived as a reliable brand than a domestic one.
Global trademark registration presents businesses with new opportunities because it is an intangible asset that can be licensed, franchised, or sold. A well-established brand can help attract new investors. Gear up to benefit from our international trademark registration services.
An international registration will help prevent trademark infringement. It will entitle you to file lawsuits and claim damages against the unauthorized use of your registered brand. You can obtain injunctions and profit proceeds from the sale of counterfeits.
Global trademark registration is cost-effective and saves time. You can file a single application for protection in 130+ countries through the Madrid system instead of filing applications in individual countries. Our international trademark registration services are affordable.
A registered trademark assures the quality of a product, which ultimately leads to customer satisfaction and brand dominance in the consumer market.
Go through the following key steps and establish a strong presence with Enterworld’s international trademark registration services:
Contact Enterworld’s experts and let us take care of your application through our international trademark registration services. Our IP experts will check if your brand name is distinct and doesn’t violate any laws of the designated countries.
You must conduct a trademark search through the “Global Brand Database” of the WIPO. Enterworld’s consultants will ensure your name isn’t confusing or doesn’t resemble well-known marks so your application doesn’t get rejected.
All applicants should sort out their products through the Madrid Goods and Services Manager, which is aligned with the Nice Classification (NCL). Our lawyers will make a list within a 1-hour timeslot.
All applicants must submit the application form with the necessary documents to their home country’s trademark agency. Our IP attorneys will make sure there are no discrepancies in documents.
The local IP authorities will examine your application and seek clarification if needed. Enterworld’s trademark attorneys will work closely with the agencies to ensure fast-track registration of the trademark.
After the successful approval, the local authorities will forward the application to WIPO for further evaluation.
WIPO will initially examine your application to check basic requirements, such as contact details, fee payment, quality of images, and registration in at least one member country. Enterworld’s consultants will rectify any errors in case there are irregularities in your application.
After the basic verification, the WIPO proceeds to publish the trademark in its gazette of international marks. It will send you a certificate of registration and then notify the member states where you want protection.
The intellectual property (IP) office of the corresponding member country will substantively examine the application and notify the WIPO between 12 to 18 months, which will then modify its international registry as per the decision of the said jurisdiction’s IP office.
The WIPO will grant you the certificate of registration if there is no opposition from the designated member country’s IP office. Enterworld’s international trademark registration services will make your life easy.
The WIPO takes 12 to 18 months to register your brand. The timeline for international trademark registration is as follows:
You must take at least 2 to 3 days to properly conduct the WIPO international trademark search.
All applicants must take 1 to 2 days to submit the international trademark application with documents.
Your country’s IP office will take at least 4 to 8 weeks to certify the application and forward it to the WIPO for further due diligence.
The WIPO examiners will take approximately 4 to 8 weeks to validate your international trademark application and then send it to the selected country where you require the registration.
The designated country’s IP office will take at least 12 to 15 months to conduct an extensive examination. This step will also include an opposition period of 2 to 3 months, which depends on the trademark law of that country.
After the extensive examination, the WIPO will issue a certificate of registration as per the designated IP offices within 1 to 2 weeks.
Discover the different types of trademarks for international trademark registration services as listed below:
A word mark includes words, letters, numbers, phrases, and symbols. These are the most common types of trademarks that represent a distinct word element of a product or service.
A logo mark, formally known as a figurative mark, consists of figures or logos. They depict the graphical representation of a brand without any word elements. These are the second-most registered trademarks.
A combined mark is a combination of a word and a logo mark. It showcases the descriptive and graphical elements of a brand. An iconic example includes Nike’s word mark with the swoosh logo.
A 3D mark, also known as a shape mark, consists of three-dimensional shapes and logos. It is mostly used on products and their packaging. A famous example includes the Toblerone chocolate, which has a 3D triangular-shaped candy bar.
A sound mark is a non-traditional trademark. It consists of a musical component, such as jingles, ringtones, and related audio effects. The most common example is Intel's distinct jingle.
A color mark includes colors or a combination thereof. You can trademark a distinct shade or tone of color, such as Cadbury’s use of the “Pantone 2685C” purple shade.
A scent trademark is still a work in progress, given the difficulties associated with trademarking a scent or fragrance.
A multimedia mark is a set of visual and audio representations of a brand, such as letters or numbers with sound effects. Yahoo’s yodel is a combination of sound and motion features.
You should satisfy the requirements to obtain global trademark registration through the Madrid System:
Your work after international trademark registration isn’t finished. Have a look at the post-registration compliance after online trademark registration worldwide:
Enterworld’s global business legal consulting helps you establish a strong business presence through international trademark registration services in 130+ countries. Below-listed are key services:
Our business analysts will provide a detailed report on the best international jurisdictions based on tax situation, infrastructure, technology, and top industry sectors to ensure you can make the right choice.
Our consultants will conduct a free-of-charge, comprehensive trademark search, specifically tailored to your preference.
From application filing to final approval, we’ve got you covered. Our consultants are experienced IP attorneys who will guide you throughout the process.
We provide post-registration compliance services, which include drafting trademark license agreements, notifying the WIPO in case of any changes, settling legal disputes, and sending reminders for continuous usage of the trademark.
Our IP team will send you a timely renewal reminder six months before the expiration of your current term, so you won't have to pay extra surcharges.
We constantly monitor your trademark to detect potential infringements; our IT team works 24/7 to prevent copycats from stealing your brand.
The importance of trademark registration has increased by 60% in the global market due to consumer awareness and market digitalization. The key trends in international trademark registration are discussed below:
We are a trusted global legal and consulting firm with 10+ years of experience in intellectual property (IP) registration. Our experts provide guidance on legal jurisdictions of 100+ countries. Below are the key reasons why you should trust Enterworld’s international trademark registration services:
It is a process that helps foreign entrepreneurs get global protection for their products and services through WIPO’s Madrid System through a unified application filing with a single fee in one currency. Our services include:
You have two ways:
Check the following advantages of international trademarks:
The step-by-step procedure to obtain a global trademark is as follows:
The list of top jurisdictions for global brand registration is as follows:
Although not mandated by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), it is highly recommended to obtain the services of a lawyer or an IP attorney because they can help you:
The checklist for requirements of the Madrid System is as follows:
While not a compulsory condition, we highly advise you to hire an agent because:
The list of trademarks is as follows:
If your application is rejected, then you can:
It is important to note that a rejection in one country doesn’t invalidate the registration in other jurisdictions.
The trademark business name search is a vital part of the registration process. Your trademark:
The strategies to enforce rights for international trademarks:
The WIPO allows trademark registration applications in three languages as listed below:
Don’t worry if you don’t know any of the above languages, our language experts will help you accurately translate the application form as well as the documents for application processing.
Take note of the following to effectively inspect and track your global trademarks: