An applicant has to file for the trademark registration in each individual country to protect in those countries. However, the Madrid system allows the registration of a trademark in many countries. Particularly, around the world that is part of Madrid Union member countries by filing a single application. The Madrid system is a simple and inexpensive approach for the worldwide registration and administration of trademarks. The process of filing under the Madrid system has become more systematic and straightforward with the Madrid Application Assistant [MAA].
The Madrid Application Assistant is an online platform available for the users to file an international application. The user can file for international registration of the marks through the MM2 form under the Madrid system.
The Madrid Application Assistant is a simple and easy tool. This can be used to guide users step by step, and also allows them to efficiently and reliably to complete the international application form systematically. This Assistant [MAA] enables the users to access and import the information related to the mark. In case the users want to recover or amend the international application, then they can access to the Assistant where the form has been stored. Further, the users can print the downloaded PDF file form for the filing of the application with the office of origin.
Payment Method:
– The Madrid Application Assistant allows users, eventually, after the International Bureau of WIPO receives an international application from the office of origin, to pay the amount through e-payment or credit card or by debiting from their current account with International Bureau of WIPO.
– The users can directly transfer the amount to WIPO’s bank or postal account.
The benefit of the Madrid Application Assistant:
– It is a simple process where one can access all the details related to the specific mark from the office of origin database.
– It also helps to complete the application step by step to ensure that the data collected is correct.
– One can receive their goods and services checked for classification and automatically converted.
– It helps in saving the time and effort put forth by the users.
– Reduces the chance of errors until the form is finished.
– This Assistant [MAA] is the most effective and reliable method of filing an international application.
How to Access the Madrid Application Assistant:
First, the users have to log in using their WIPO account. Then the user goes to the Madrid Application Assistant. The user indicates the office of origin for the international application to be submitted. The user then provides the application number. The Madrid Application Assistant will automatically open the MM2 form using online information from the Office of Origin. At last, the user then downloads an MM2 PDF from the Madrid Application Assistant and submits the MM2 form to the Office of Origin [India].
Upon submission to the International Bureau of WIPO, of the application through the Office of Origin, this account may be used to apply and pay for relevant future purchases by electronic facilities, such as renewal and related registration, to access and track the records with the Madrid Portfolio Manager, and to track the trademark status with the help of Madrid Monitor. The users may visit the Madrid Application Assistant website.
Use of Madrid Application Assistant:
You can directly import information needed for your international application from the national/regional trademark registry of the office of origin. This will not only save time and effort but also reduce the risk of anomalies, thus increasing the efficiency and accuracy of the process of filing an international application. For situations where electronic submission is not accessible from the office of origin, the WIPO advises that the Madrid Application Assistant be used to complete overseas applications.
Therefore the Madrid Application Assistant is the most accurate and straightforward system for the registration of the trademark worldwide cost-effectively and systematically.