A trademark in one country does not provide you with trademark protection in other countries. Therefore, it is important to protect your trademark in other countries and/or regions if you intend to offer your products or services internationally. With our expertise in international trademark law, let us assist you in protecting your trademarks abroad.
Licensed trademark attorneys in each country always manage your trademark application.
Although U.S trademark rights are based on use of a trademark, trademark rights in other countries are often given to the first to file a trademark application. Therefore, if you intend to offer your products or services in other countries, you may want to file your trademark internationally before a competitors file for the same mark in another country.
Trademark registration through the Madrid Protocol and the World IP Organization allows for trademark protection in multiple countries rather than seeking protection separately in each individual country. It provides a cost-effective and efficient way for trademark owners to seek protection for their marks in multiple countries through the filing of one application with a single office, in one language, with one set of fees, and in one currency.
Why Should I Apply for Trademarks Internationally?
Trademark registration through the Madrid Protocol and the World IP Organization allows for trademark protection in multiple countries rather than seeking protection separately in each individual country. It provides a cost-effective and efficient way for trademark owners to seek protection for their marks in multiple countries through the filing of one application with a single office, in one language, with one set of fees, and in one currency.
If you intend to sell your products or services in a foreign country – including online sales.
If you intend to license or franchise your products or services in a foreign country.
If you are likely to expand your business globally, file trademarks in those countries to prevent others from using and capitalizing on your hard-earned brand recognition and reputation.
To protect your business from counterfeit products, file for trademarks in those countries where counterfeit products are often manufactured.