Madrid international registration of trademarks is based on the provisions of the Madrid Agreement on the International Registration of Marks (hereinafter referred to as the "Madrid Agreement") or the Protocol Relevant to the Madrid Agreement on the International Registration of Marks (hereinafter referred to as the "Madrid Protocol"). Trademark registrations between member states of the Madrid Union. The commonly referred to as international trademark registration refers to Madrid international trademark registration. "Madrid Union" refers to a special union for the international registration of trademarks composed of countries or intergovernmental organizations to which the "Madrid Agreement" and the "Madrid Protocol" apply. As of June 5, 2015, the Madrid Union*** had 95 Parties.

There are two main ways for applicants to apply for registered trademarks abroad: one is to register on a country-by-country basis, that is, apply to the trademark authorities of each country for registration; the other is to register a trademark internationally in Madrid.

1. Processing methods: There are two ways to apply for Madrid trademark international registration through the Trademark Office:

(1) Entrust a nationally recognized trademark agency to handle the application.

(2) The applicant shall submit the application to the Trademark Office on his own.

2. Processing steps

Prepare the application documents → Submit the application documents to the International Registration Office of the Trademark Office → Pay the registration fee according to the provisions of the "Charge Notice" → Receive the international registration certificate

3. Application materials

List of required materials:

(1) Madrid trademark international registration application form;

(2) Foreign language application form (MM form);

(3) A copy of the applicant’s qualifications, such as a copy of business license, ID card, etc.;

(4) Domestic Trademark A copy of the "Registration Certificate" or a copy of the "Notice of Acceptance";

(5) If the basic registered or applied trademark has undergone subsequent business changes, transfers or renewals in China, submit it together for approval Copy of certification;

(6) If the applicant uses an English name, he must provide documentation proving the use of the English name;

(7) If a trademark agency is entrusted to handle the matter, the applicant must also provide proof of the use of the English name. Submit a power of attorney for trademark agency;

(8) If the United States is designated, submit the MM18 form together.