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How can I register a trademark in a different country?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

To register a trademark in a country where you do not already have a registration, file a new application with the IP office of that country. The application goes through the same stages as any trademark: examination, publication for opposition, and registration if no issues arise.

Two options exist for multi-country filing. Direct national applications are filed separately with each country's IP office. The Madrid System allows a single international application to designate multiple member countries simultaneously through WIPO, which is more cost-efficient when registering in several countries at once.

If you file within six months of an earlier application in any Paris Convention country, you can claim that earlier date as your priority date in the new jurisdiction.

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