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Two lawyers from the World Intellectual Property Organization present an in-depth explanation of the Madrid Protocol. Topics covered are the relationship between the Agreement and the Protocol, the safeguard clause, member states of the Madrid Protocol, application procedures, and subsequent designation. Following this is a presentation on the implication of the U.S. accession to the Madrid Protocol and how it will affect U.S. practitioners. Some of the areas presented are the U.S. requirements for defining goods and services, dividing U.S. applications during prosecution, clearing marks internationally, and changes in opposition practice.

International Trademark Protection: Madrid Protocol Basics
    I. The Madrid System
        A. Overview
        B. Contracting Parties
        C. Basic Principles
        D. Agreement v. Protocol
        E. Ceasing of Effect
        F. Goods and Services
        G. Replacements
        H. Registration Volume
    II. Protection Under the Madrid Protocol
        A. Introduction
        B. Change of Ownership
        C. New Holder Requests
        D. Change of Name
        E. Subsequent Designation
            1. Extending Registration
            2. Presentation
            3. Dates of Renewal and Effect
        F. Licenses
            1. Exception #1
            2. Exception #2
        G. Fees
            1. Protection and Renewal
            2. Individual Fees
        H. Agreement and Protocol Differences
    III. U.S. Practice Under the Madrid System
        A. Trademark Applications
            1. Defining Goods and Services
            2. Use of a Trademark
            3. Use Requirement
            4. Pending Applications
            5. Application Problems
        B. Clearing Trademarks
            1. Database Searches
            2. Uncertainty
            3. International Searches
        C. Implications of U.S. Accession
            1. Effect on U.S. Lawyers
            2. Opposition
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