Take your brand global with an international trademark
Extend your Indian trademark to other countries through a single international application under the Madrid Protocol.
- Exporters selling products abroad
- D2C and e-commerce brands entering new markets
- Startups planning international expansion
- Businesses with overseas distributors or franchisees
Overview
What is International Trademark (Madrid Protocol)?
India is a member of the Madrid Protocol, which lets you seek trademark protection in multiple member countries through one international application filed via the Indian Trade Marks Registry. The application is based on your Indian trademark application or registration and is forwarded to WIPO, which then notifies the countries you designate.
Each designated country examines the mark under its own laws. Our experts help you choose countries, prepare the application and track responses from foreign offices.
Who is this for?
- Exporters selling products abroad
- D2C and e-commerce brands entering new markets
- Startups planning international expansion
- Businesses with overseas distributors or franchisees
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Benefits
Why get International Trademark done right
One application, many countries
Designate several member countries through a single filing.
Centralised management
Renewals and changes can be recorded for the whole international registration.
Add countries later
You can extend protection to more countries as your business grows.
Cost efficient
Often simpler than filing separately in each country.
Documents required
Keep these handy
Exact requirements vary case to case. Your expert shares a personalised checklist on your first call and checks everything before filing.
Process
How we get it done
A clear, step-by-step process with updates at every stage. Indicative timeline: Filing in 3–5 working days; country decisions typically take 12–18 months, subject to processing by the authority.
Plan coverage
We help you shortlist countries based on your business plans.
Prepare the application
The international application is drafted to match your Indian base mark.
File through the Registry
We file via the Indian office, which certifies and forwards it to WIPO.
Track country responses
We monitor notifications and help coordinate replies to any refusals.
FAQ
International Trademark (Madrid Protocol): common questions
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