Are you an entrepreneur or a business owner looking to expand your trademark protection internationally? If so, you may have heard of the Madrid Protocol. But what exactly is the Madrid Protocol, and what countries are in it?
The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that allows trademark owners to protect their marks in multiple countries by filing one application with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This streamlined process can save time and money for businesses looking to expand their global reach.
So, what countries are in the Madrid Protocol? As of August 2021, there are 124 member countries. These include:
The Americas
North America
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States of America
Central America
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
- Panama
South America
- Argentina
- Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru (NEW)Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Europe
Africa and Middle East:
Africa:
- Algeria
- Botswana
- Ivory Coast
- Egypt
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Lesotho (NEW)LiberiaMadagascar (NEW)Morocco (NEW)Mozambique (NEW)Namibia Niger (NEW)
Middle East:
- Armenia (NEW)
- Azerbaijan (NEW)
- Bahrain (NEW)
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Asia-Pacific:
Central Asia:
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan are members of the Madrid Protocol.
East Asia:
The People’s Republic of China and Japan are members of the Madrid Protocol.
Oceania :
Australia and New Zealand are members of the Madrid Protocol.
In Conclusion
The Madrid Protocol has made it easier for businesses to protect their trademarks internationally. With 124 member countries as of August 2021, the treaty provides a streamlined process that can save time and money for businesses looking to expand their global reach.