Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement

The Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement is an international treaty that simplifies the process of registering trademarks in multiple countries. Instead of applying for trademark protection in each country individually, businesses can file a single application with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This streamlines the registration process and makes it easier and more cost-effective for companies to protect their brand globally. The Protocol complements the original Madrid Agreement and allows for greater flexibility, such as the possibility of expanding trademark protection to new countries later on.