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Thailand Joins the Madrid System

The International Trademark System has notched its 99th member with Thailand’s accession. The accession spotlights the Madrid System’s emergence as a key component of protecting marks internationally, offering a convenient and cost-effective solution for brand owners worldwide.

Thailand is the 7th of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) regional group to join the Madrid System.

Video: Francis Gurry and Wiboonlasana Ruamraksa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, on Thailand's accession to the International Trademark System.

The Madrid System will facilitate trade. It will assist Thai enterprises in obtaining protection for their brands, for their trademarks in other Madrid countries.

Francis Gurry, Director General

Getting started with the Madrid System

The Madrid System is a convenient and cost-effective solution for registering and managing trademarks worldwide. File a single application and pay one set of fees to apply for protection in up to 115 countries. Modify, renew or expand your global trademark portfolio through one centralized system.

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