Can I register a trademark internationally?

Yes, you can register a trademark internationally. This is typically done through an international trademark registration program, such as the Madrid Protocol. The Madrid Protocol is an international agreement that allows businesses located in Maryland to register a trademark in multiple countries outside the United States. To register internationally, the trademark must first be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Once registered, the trademark can be filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The WIPO will then conduct a search to ensure that the trademark has not already been registered, or is not too similar to an existing trademark. Once approved, the application is sent to the countries chosen for registration. To complete the process, the trademark owner will need to pay any filing fees due in each country where registration is sought. After all fees have been paid and the trademark has been approved, the registration will take effect. It is important to note that the Madrid Protocol only covers trademark registration in certain countries. Therefore, if the desired countries are not members of the Madrid Protocol, national trademark registration procedures must be followed to register a trademark in those countries.

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