Are trademarks internationally protected?

Yes, trademarks are internationally protected, but the degree of protection will depend on the laws in the country or countries where the trademark is being used. In Texas, a trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination of these, that is used to identify a product or service and distinguish it from others. The owner of a trademark in Texas has exclusive rights to that trademark, meaning that no other person or business can use it in the same or a similar way. At the international level, trademarks are protected by the Madrid Protocol, an international agreement that allows the trademark owner to apply for trademark protection in multiple countries using a single application. The Madrid Protocol applies to more than 100 countries around the world, including the United States and Mexico, but not all countries are members. In addition to the Madrid Protocol, countries may have their own laws that protect trademarks from infringement. In the United States, these laws are known as federal trademark laws. They provide the owner of a trademark in Texas with protection in the US as well as any other country that is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Overall, trademarks are internationally protected, but the scope of that protection depends on the application of the Madrid Protocol and the domestic laws of the countries involved. The trademark owner should research the laws of the countries where they plan to use the trademark to ensure that it is adequately protected.

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