Madrid System: Summer Program of Webinars

Up first… Protecting trademarks internationally with WIPO’s Madrid System: A guide for SMEs

Are you a small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) looking for information and guidance on how you can easily protect your brand across borders? If yes, then this webinar is for you. Join us for a deep dive into the workings of the Madrid System, as well as the tools and resources that are on hand to help you throughout the lifecycle of your international trademark registration. You’ll get all the guidance you need to help you leverage WIPO’s international trademark system and ensure the best chance of success for protection of your trademark in your target overseas markets.

• In Korean – August 28 (09:00 Geneva time) – Sign up
• In Russian – September 10 (10:00 Geneva time) – Sign up
• In English – September 11 (16:00 Geneva time) – Sign up

Managing international trademark registrations (in Chinese)

Subsequent designation

Would you like to know more about expanding the geographical scope of your existing international trademark registration? Join us on August 29; we will show you how you can easily manage this online through eMadrid – your digital gateway to international trademark protection. We’ll also provide tips on avoiding potential refusals from the new cross-border markets where you seek protection of your brand.

• In Chinese – August 29 (10:00 Geneva time) – Sign up

Renewal

During this webinar, you will learn about the importance of renewing an international trademark registration, the steps involved in the renewal process, and any potential pitfalls to avoid. Our Madrid System experts will provide you with practical tips and insider knowledge to help ensure a smooth and successful renewal.

• In Chinese – September 25 (10:00 Geneva time) – Sign up

NEW: Protecting Your trademark in India: Understanding examination and refusal procedures (in English)

This webinar will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of international trademark examination procedures in India, offering valuable insights and practical tips to ensure a smooth international trademark registration process. Our experts will also provide you with essential guidance on handling potential refusals of protection. Make the most of this opportunity to ask any questions you may have about securing international protection of your trademark in India, one of the most sought out markets for international brand protection.

• In English – September 18 (16:00 Geneva time) – Sign up

Also on the program…

Preparing your international trademark application: Tips for avoiding irregularities (in Japanese)

Are you the holder of a Japanese trademark, looking to expand your business into new overseas markets? If yes, it’s important that you are aware of common issues that arise during the international trademark registration process. Correct classification of goods and services, for example, is essential. Join us to increase your awareness of common pitfalls, and the steps that you can take to avoid them, to ensure you protect your brand abroad as quickly as possible.

• In Japanese – September 19 (09:00 Geneva time) – Sign up

How to file an international trademark application (in French)

Find out everything you need to know about successfully filing an international trademark application! We will also give you a live demo of – and valuable tips on – filing an application with our application assistant under eMadrid, focusing on the key information that you must provide.

• In French – September 25 (16:00 Geneva time) – Sign up

Transformation and replacement of an international trademark registration (in Korean)

Our webinar on transformation and replacement – presented in a range of languages over the last few months – has proved to be a favorite with our attendees. Join us in September for the Korean-language version. Find out all about the differences between transformation and replacement of an international trademark registration, and the steps you need to take – if any – to use these features of the Madrid System. We will also explain how basic marks and international trademark registrations are connected, answering all your questions at the end of presentation.

In Korean – September 26 (09:00 Geneva time) – Sign up

We look forward to seeing you online!

How to attend

Just select the upcoming webinar(s) you’d like to attend and complete the online registration form(s). We’ll send you a confirmation email, with a link to the webinar event along with your personal access code. On the day, just click on the link and enter your access code to join.

If you prefer, you can dial in and listen to the presentation by phone. We will include dial-in instructions in your confirmation email.

If you missed out…

You can play recordings of our past webinars whenever you like. All our webinars are available in a filtered view for easier access: English-French-Spanish | Arabic-Chinese-Russian | Japanese-Korean.

Submit questions or topics of interest

If you have questions or would like us to cover a specific topic in a future webinar, we would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or webinar requests. The next topic we choose might be yours!