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International Trademark Protection Streamlined: The Madrid Protocol Comes into Force in the United States
Journal of Intellectual Property Law (2004)
  • Jeffrey M. Samuels, University of Akron School of Law
  • Linda B. Samuels
Abstract

Effective November 2, 2003, U.S. businesses have a streamlined and potentially less expensive means at their disposal to protect trademarks in overseas markets. Through U.S. adherence to the international treaty known as the “Madrid Protocol,” U.S. trademark owners may obtain protection abroad by filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office a single international application in English, and designating other Member states in which protection is sought.

Keywords
  • Madrid Protocol
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Publication Date
Fall 2004
Citation Information
Jeffrey M. Samuels and Linda B. Samuels, International Trademark Protection Streamlined: The Madrid Protocol Comes into Force in the United States, 12 Journal of Intellectual Property Law 151 (2004).