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International Trademark Application Filing
Get assistance with preparing and coordinating the international application based on your eligible Indian trademark application or registration.
Professional International Trademark Registration Support for Your Brand
Planning to expand your business into international markets? Our International Trademark support helps businesses understand global trademark protection options, prepare application documents and complete the applicable filing formalities for selected countries.
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What is International Trademark Registration?
International trademark registration allows eligible businesses and trademark owners to seek protection for their brands in multiple countries through a centralised application system.
India is a member of the Madrid Protocol, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Through this system, eligible Indian applicants can seek trademark protection in selected member countries using a single international application based on an existing Indian trademark application or registration.
However, international registration does not automatically guarantee protection in every selected country. Each designated country examines the trademark under its own laws and may approve the mark or raise objections. The appropriate filing route depends on the applicant's eligibility, target markets and trademark registration status in India.
Our International Trademark Registration Services
Arvian Certification provides International Trademark Registration Services to businesses, startups, exporters and trademark owners seeking to protect their brands in overseas markets.
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Madrid Protocol Trademark Registration
Receive guidance on the Madrid Protocol application process, selected countries and applicable filing requirements.
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International Trademark Documentation
Get assistance with organising applicant details, trademark information, goods and services descriptions and other required documents.
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Country Selection Assistance
Understand the available filing options for your target markets and identify the relevant Madrid System member countries for your application.
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International Trademark Fee Guidance
Get guidance on applicable Indian handling fees, WIPO fees and country-specific charges associated with your proposed filing.
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International Trademark Application Follow-Up
Receive assistance with tracking application progress and understanding updates, objections or additional requirements communicated during the process.
Benefits of International Trademark Registration
Support Global Brand Protection
Seek trademark protection in multiple selected countries through the Madrid System, subject to the laws and decisions of each designated country.
Simplify Multiple-Country Filing
A centralised international application can reduce the administrative burden of filing separate applications in each selected country.
Support Business Expansion
International trademark protection can help businesses safeguard their brand identity while entering new markets and serving overseas customers.
Centralised Portfolio Management
Manage eligible international trademark renewals and certain ownership or address changes through the centralised Madrid System.
Who May Need International Trademark Registration?
This service may be relevant for:
Entrepreneurs and startup founders expanding globally
Exporters and manufacturers selling products overseas
Private limited companies and LLPs entering foreign markets
Businesses planning international franchising or licensing
Trademark owners seeking protection in multiple countries
Indian businesses building an international brand presence
To file through India under the Madrid Protocol, an applicant must meet the applicable nationality, domicile or business-establishment requirements and have a corresponding Indian trademark application or registration.
International Trademark Registration Process
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01 — Check Indian Trademark Eligibility
Review your existing Indian trademark application or registration and confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for international filing.
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02 — Select Target Countries
Choose the Madrid System member countries where you want to seek protection and review their applicable requirements and fees.
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03 — Prepare and File the International Application
Prepare Form MM2(E), verify the trademark and goods or services details against the Indian basic application, and submit the application through the prescribed Indian e-filing procedure.
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04 — Examination and Country-Specific Decisions
The Indian Trade Marks Registry checks and certifies the application before forwarding it to WIPO. WIPO reviews the international application, after which each selected country examines the mark under its own laws and may grant protection or issue a refusal.
The International Trademark Registration Process varies according to the designated countries, application details and any objections raised. Filing an international application does not guarantee approval in every jurisdiction.
Documents Required for International Trademark Registration
The required documents depend on the applicant's details and existing Indian trademark application or registration.
- Indian Trademark Application Number
- Trademark Registration Certificate, if registered
- Applicant ID and Business Details
- Trademark Name or Logo
- Goods and Services Details
- Authorization Documents, if required
Our International Trademark Consultants can guide you with the required documents.
International Trademark Registration Cost
The cost of international filing depends on the number of selected countries, the trademark's presentation, the number of classes and the applicable country-specific fees.
The official e-filing fee is currently ₹4,500 per mark per class for individuals, startups and small enterprises, and ₹9,000 per mark per class for other applicants, according to the official fee schedule. These government fees are separate from professional service charges.
Arvian Certification helps businesses understand the applicable filing requirements and professional fees before proceeding.
For applications filed through India, the Indian Trade Marks Registry's handling fee is currently ₹5,000 per international application. Separate WIPO fees are payable in Swiss francs (CHF).
WIPO's published basic fee is CHF 653 for a trademark in black and white or CHF 903 for a trademark in colour. Additional fees depend on the designated countries and other applicable requirements.
For applications filed through India, the Indian Trade Marks Registry's handling fee is currently ₹5,000 per international application. Separate WIPO fees are payable in Swiss francs (CHF).
WIPO's published basic fee is CHF 653 for a trademark in black and white or CHF 903 for a trademark in colour. Additional fees depend on the designated countries and other applicable requirements.
What affects the cost?
- Number of countries selected for protection
- Type of trademark representation
- Number of classes and goods or services covered
- Country-specific WIPO fees
- Indian Registry handling fee
- Professional consultation and filing assistance
Why Choose Arvian Certification?
Professional Guidance
Get assistance with understanding international trademark filing requirements and available protection routes.
Documentation Support
Receive help organising trademark details, applicant information and supporting documents.
Transparent Process
Get clear information about filing steps, applicable fees and the scope of professional assistance.
Convenient Online Assistance
Access consultation and document coordination support throughout the international filing process.
Frequently Asked Questions
International Trademark Registration in India allows eligible applicants to seek trademark protection in selected foreign markets through the Madrid Protocol, using an Indian trademark application or registration as the basic mark.
Madrid Protocol Trademark Registration involves preparing the international application, selecting designated countries, filing through the Indian Trade Marks Registry and completing WIPO and country-specific examination procedures.
Yes. The Madrid System allows eligible applicants to seek protection in multiple participating countries through one international application. Protection is still decided separately by each designated country.
You need a corresponding Indian basic trademark application or registration. The international application must meet the applicable requirements and correspond to the basic mark.
The cost includes the Indian Registry handling fee and WIPO fees. The total depends on the selected countries, mark type, classes and applicable individual fees.
No. Protection is requested only in selected participating countries, and each country examines the application under its own trademark laws. Countries outside the selected jurisdictions are not automatically covered.
The timeline varies depending on WIPO's examination, the selected countries and any objections or refusals. Each designated country follows its own examination procedure and applicable deadlines.
Get Started with International Trademark Registration
Planning to take your brand into international markets?
Arvian Certification provides International Trademark Registration Services to help you understand eligibility, prepare the required information and navigate the application process for your selected countries.
Contact our team to discuss your target markets and the assistance required for your international trademark application.