Federal Register #Docket No. PTO-T-2026-0430

USPTO Notice: Madrid e-Filing System for International Trademark Applications

This notice from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), part of the Department of Commerce, provides information about the Madrid e-Filing system for international trademark applications: - Government Buyer: - United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce - OEMs and Vendors: - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is referenced as the operator of the Madrid e-Filing system - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is an informational notice about a filing system - Notable Requirements: - The Madrid e-Filing system is used for submitting international trademark applications originating in the United States under the Madrid Protocol - The system allows applicants to respond to notices of irregularity and make corrections during the certification review - USPTO will use the system for informal communication with applicants - The Trademark Electronic Filing System and Trademark Center remain available for certain cases - No procurement action, contract, or solicitation is associated with this notice

Description

This notice announces the availability of the Madrid e-Filing system operated by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and designated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for filing international trademark applications originating in the United States under the Madrid Protocol. The system allows applicants to file international applications and respond to notices of irregularity, facilitating informal communication and correction of deficiencies during the USPTO's certification review. The Madrid e-Filing system will be available starting July 31, 2026. The Trademark Electronic Filing System and Trademark Center remain designated filing systems for specific circumstances.

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