Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

Party

Grenada modified

• Ratification: 15-12-2025 (A)
• Entry into force: 15-03-2026
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• added reservation
  15-12-2025
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where a refusal of protection results from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified by the Government of Grenada to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of Grenada, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Party

Kazakhstan modified

• Reservations / Declarations: Yes

• added reservation
  07-04-2025
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Kazakhstan, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive an individual fee, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Kazakhstan, on July 7, 2025.

Party

Qatar modified

• Reservations / Declarations: Yes

• added reservation
  03-05-2024
  – the declaration referred to in Article 5(2)(b) and (c) of the Madrid Protocol, whereby the time limit of one year to notify a provisional refusal of protection is replaced by 18 months, and a provisional refusal resulting from an opposition may be notified after the expiry of this time limit; – the declaration referred to in Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol, whereby Qatar wants to receive an individual fee when it is designated in an international application, in a designation subsequent to an international registration and in respect of the renewal of an international registration where it has been designated, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees; – the notification under Rule 20bis(6)(b) of the Regulations under the Madrid Protocol, whereby the recording of licenses in the International Register shall have no effect in Qatar. Consequently, a license relating to a mark in an international registration designating Qatar shall, in order to have effect in that Contracting Party, be recorded in the national Register of the Office of Qatar. The formalities required for such recording must be completed directly with the Office of Qatar and according to the conditions laid down by the legislation of that Contracting Party; – the notification under Rule 27bis(6) of the Regulations under the Madrid Protocol, whereby the Office of Qatar will not present to the International Bureau of WIPO requests for the division of an international registration in respect of Qatar because its law does not provide for the division of registrations of a mark; and, – the notification under Rule 27ter(2)(b) of the Regulations under the Madrid Protocol, whereby the Office of Qatar will not present to the International Bureau of WIPO requests for the merger of international registrations resulting from division because the law of Qatar does not provide for the merger of registrations of a mark.

Party

Qatar added

• Ratification: 03-05-2024 (A)
• Entry into force: 03-08-2024
• Reservations / Declarations: No
• Objections: No

Party

Cabo Verde modified

• Reservations / Declarations: Yes

• added reservation
  26-06-2023
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The declarations will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Cabo Verde, on September 26, 2023.

Party

Mauritius modified

• Reservations / Declarations: Yes

• added reservation
  06-02-2023
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Party

Mauritius added

• Ratification: 06-02-2023 (A)
• Entry into force: 06-05-2023
• Reservations / Declarations: No
• Objections: No

Party

Belize modified

• Ratification: 24-11-2022 (A)
• Entry into force: 24-02-2023
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• added reservation
  24-11-2022
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of Belize, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

General information

• Entry into force: 01-12-1995

Kingdom part

Netherlands (in Europe)

• Entry into force: 01-04-1998

Netherlands (Bonaire)

• Entry into force: 10-10-2010

Netherlands (Sint Eustatius)

• Entry into force: 10-10-2010

Netherlands (Saba)

• Entry into force: 10-10-2010

Curaçao

• Entry into force: 10-10-2010

Sint Maarten

• Entry into force: 10-10-2010

Party

Afghanistan

• Ratification: 26-03-2018 (A)
• Entry into force: 26-06-2018
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  26-06-2018
  1. As provided for in Rule 20bis(6)(b) of the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks and the Protocol Relating to that Agreement, the Government of Afghanistan has declared that the recording of licenses in the International Register shall have no effect in Afghanistan. 2. Consequently, a license relating to a mark in an international registration designating Afghanistan shall, in order to have effect in that Contracting Party, be recorded in the national Register of Afghanistan. The formalities required for such recording must be completed directly with the Office of Afghanistan and according to the conditions laid down by the legislation of that Contracting Party.

Albania

• Ratification: 30-04-2003 (A)
• Entry into force: 30-07-2003

Austria

• Signature: 29-12-1989
• Ratification: 13-01-1999 (R)
• Entry into force: 13-04-1999

Azerbaijan

• Ratification: 15-01-2007 (A)
• Entry into force: 15-04-2007

Bhutan

• Ratification: 04-05-2000 (A)
• Entry into force: 04-08-2000

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Ratification: 27-10-2008 (A)
• Entry into force: 27-01-2009

Botswana

• Ratification: 05-09-2006 (A)
• Entry into force: 05-12-2006

Cabo Verde

• Ratification: 06-04-2022 (A)
• Entry into force: 06-07-2022

Croatia

• Ratification: 23-10-2003 (A)
• Entry into force: 23-01-2004

Cuba

• Ratification: 26-09-1995 (A)
• Entry into force: 26-12-1995

Czech Republic

• Ratification: 25-06-1996 (A)
• Entry into force: 25-09-1996

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 03-07-1996 (R)
• Entry into force: 03-10-1996

Egypt

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 03-06-2009 (R)
• Entry into force: 03-09-2009

Eswatini

• Ratification: 14-09-1998 (A)
• Entry into force: 14-12-1998

Germany

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 20-12-1995 (R)
• Entry into force: 20-03-1996

Hungary

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 03-07-1997 (R)
• Entry into force: 03-10-1997

Kazakhstan

• Ratification: 08-09-2010 (A)
• Entry into force: 08-12-2010

Latvia

• Ratification: 05-10-1999 (A)
• Entry into force: 05-01-2000

Lesotho

• Ratification: 12-11-1998 (A)
• Entry into force: 12-02-1999

Liberia

• Ratification: 11-09-2009 (A)
• Entry into force: 11-12-2009

Liechtenstein

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 17-12-1997 (R)
• Entry into force: 17-03-1998

Monaco

• Signature: 21-12-1989
• Ratification: 27-06-1996 (R)
• Entry into force: 27-09-1996

Mongolia

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 16-03-2001 (R)
• Entry into force: 16-06-2001

Montenegro

• Ratification: 04-12-2006 (Su)
• Entry into force: 03-06-2006

Morocco

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 08-07-1999 (R)
• Entry into force: 08-10-1999

Mozambique

• Ratification: 07-07-1998 (A)
• Entry into force: 07-10-1998

Namibia

• Ratification: 31-03-2004 (A)
• Entry into force: 30-06-2004

North Macedonia

• Ratification: 30-05-2002 (A)
• Entry into force: 30-08-2002

Portugal

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 20-12-1996 (R)
• Entry into force: 20-03-1997

Romania

• Signature: 30-12-1989
• Ratification: 28-04-1998 (R)
• Entry into force: 28-07-1998

Russian Federation

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 10-03-1997 (R)
• Entry into force: 10-06-1997

Rwanda

• Ratification: 17-05-2013 (A)
• Entry into force: 17-08-2013

São Tomé e Principe

• Ratification: 08-09-2008 (A)
• Entry into force: 08-12-2008

Senegal

• Signature: 27-12-1989

Serbia

• Signature: 27-04-1992
• Ratification: 17-11-1997 (R)
• Entry into force: 17-02-1998

Sierra Leone

• Ratification: 28-09-1999 (A)
• Entry into force: 28-12-1999

Slovenia

• Ratification: 12-12-1997 (A)
• Entry into force: 12-03-1998

Spain

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 17-04-1991 (R)
• Entry into force: 01-12-1995

Sudan

• Ratification: 16-11-2009 (A)
• Entry into force: 16-02-2010

Yugoslavia (< 25-06-1991)

• Signature: 28-06-1989

Algeria

• Ratification: 31-07-2015 (A)
• Entry into force: 31-10-2015
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  31-07-2015
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit.

Antigua and Barbuda

• Ratification: 17-12-1999 (A)
• Entry into force: 17-03-2000
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  09-01-2017
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months, and; under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), Antigua and Barbuda, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to Antigua and Barbuda, on April 9, 2017.

Armenia

• Ratification: 19-07-2000 (A)
• Entry into force: 19-10-2000
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  24-07-2001
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Armenia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Armenia, on October 24, 2001.

Australia

• Ratification: 11-04-2001 (A)
• Entry into force: 11-07-2001
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  11-04-2001
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), Australia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to Australia, on July 11, 2001.

Bahrain

• Ratification: 15-09-2005 (A)
• Entry into force: 15-12-2005
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  07-02-2008
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989) and pursuant to Article 5(2)(b), the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Artikel 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. The said declaration shall enter into force, with respect to the Kingdom of Bahrain, on May 7, 2008.

  reservation
  10-04-2008
  [...] according to which the Kingdom of Bahrain withdraws, before the entry into force, its declaration made under Article 5(2)(c) but maintains the one made under Article 5(2)(b).

Belarus

• Ratification: 18-10-2001 (A)
• Entry into force: 18-01-2002
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  28-01-2003
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Belarus, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declarations will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Belarus, on April 28, 2003.

Belgium

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 22-12-1997 (R)
• Entry into force: 01-04-1998
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  22-12-1997
  Regarding Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Governments of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands declare that, in connection with each international registration in which they are mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, they want to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. Regarding Article 9quater, the Benelux Trademark Office shall be the common Office for the "Benelux territory," meaning the whole of the territories of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which shall be deemed to be a single State. Further, the instrument of acceptance of the Kingdom of the Netherlands states that it applies to the Kingdom in Europe.

Brazil

• Ratification: 02-07-2019 (A)
• Entry into force: 02-10-2019
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  02-07-2019
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Federative Republic of Brazil, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee; and - in accordance with Article 14(5) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the protection resulting from any international registration effected under the said Protocol before the date of entry into force of the said Protocol with respect to the Federative Republic of Brazil cannot be extended to it.

Brunei

• Ratification: 06-10-2016 (A)
• Entry into force: 06-01-2017
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  06-10-2016
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit.

  reservation
  03-04-2017
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), Brunei Darussalam, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to Brunei Darussalam, on July 3, 2017.

Bulgaria

• Ratification: 02-07-2001 (A)
• Entry into force: 02-10-2001
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  02-07-2001
  Pursuant to Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year referred to in Article 5(2)(a) shall be replaced by 18 months. Pursuant to Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, shall receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Cambodia

• Ratification: 05-03-2015 (A)
• Entry into force: 05-06-2015
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  05-03-2015
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit.

  reservation
  31-07-2017
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Kingdom of Cambodia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The declaration enters into force, with respect to the Kingdom of Cambodia, on October 31, 2017.

Canada

• Ratification: 17-03-2019 (A)
• Entry into force: 17-06-2019
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  17-03-2019
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of Canada, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Chile

• Ratification: 04-04-2022 (A)
• Entry into force: 04-07-2022
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  04-04-2022
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of the Republic of Chile, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

China

• Ratification: 01-09-1995 (A)
• Entry into force: 01-12-1995
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  01-09-1995
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 14(5) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the protection resulting from any international registration effected under the said Protocol before the date of entry into force of the said Protocol with respect to the People's Republic of China cannot be extended to it.

Colombia

• Ratification: 29-05-2012 (A)
• Entry into force: 29-08-2012
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  29-05-2012
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Colombia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Cyprus

• Ratification: 04-08-2003 (A)
• Entry into force: 04-11-2003
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  04-08-2003
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit.

Denmark

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 10-11-1995 (R)
• Entry into force: 13-02-1996
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No
• Faroes
  Entry into force: 13-04-2016Greenland
  Entry into force: 11-01-2011

• reservation
  10-11-1995
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Kingdom of Denmark, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. Not applicable to the Faroe Islands and to Greenland.

  reservation
  11-10-2010
  Denmark withdraws the declaration made upon ratification to the effect that until further notice the Protocol should not apply to Greenland.

  reservation
  13-01-2016
  Denmark withdraws the declaration made upon ratification to the effect that until further notice the Protocol should not apply to the Faroe Islands.

Estonia

• Ratification: 18-08-1998 (A)
• Entry into force: 18-11-1998
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  18-08-1998
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Estonia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. In accordance with Article 14(5) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the protection resulting from any international registration effected under the said Protocol before the date of entry into force of the said Protocol with respect to the Republic of Estonia cannot be extended to it.

EU (European Union)

• Ratification: 01-07-2004 (A)
• Entry into force: 01-10-2004
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  01-07-2004
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), that, under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the European Community, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Finland

• Signature: 27-12-1989
• Ratification: 29-12-1995 (R)
• Entry into force: 01-04-1996
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  29-12-1995
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Finland, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

France

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 07-08-1997 (R)
• Entry into force: 07-11-1997
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  07-08-1997
  Including all Overseas Departments and Territories.

Gambia, The

• Ratification: 18-09-2015 (A)
• Entry into force: 18-12-2015
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  06-10-2015
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of the Gambia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Gambia, on January 6, 2016.

Georgia

• Ratification: 20-05-1998 (A)
• Entry into force: 20-08-1998
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  03-11-1998
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year referred to in subparagraph (a) is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), Georgia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to Georgia, on August 20, 1998.

Ghana

• Ratification: 16-06-2008 (A)
• Entry into force: 16-09-2008
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  16-06-2008
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Ghana, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Greece

• Signature: 13-12-1989
• Ratification: 10-05-2000 (R)
• Entry into force: 10-08-2000
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  10-05-2000
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year referred to in Article 5(2)(a) shall be replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of the Hellenic Republic, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, shall receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

  reservation
  20-05-2005
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(c) of the Madrid Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month limit. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Hellenic Republic, on August 20, 2005.

Iceland

• Ratification: 15-01-1997 (A)
• Entry into force: 15-04-1997
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  15-01-1997
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of the Republic of Iceland declared that, under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the said Government declared that, with respect to Iceland, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with each renewal of any such international registration, it wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fee, an individual fee.

India

• Ratification: 08-04-2013 (A)
• Entry into force: 08-07-2013
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  08-04-2013
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of India, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee; and In accordance with Article 14(5) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the protection resulting from any international registration effected under this Protocol before the date of entry into force of this Protocol with respect to the Republic of India cannot be extended to it.

Indonesia

• Ratification: 02-10-2017 (A)
• Entry into force: 02-01-2018
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  02-10-2017
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol, the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Iran

• Ratification: 25-09-2003 (A)
• Entry into force: 25-12-2003
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  25-09-2003
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(b) and (c) of the Protocol, this Contracting Party has declared that the time limit to notify a refusal of protection shall be 18 months and that, where a refusal of protection results from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit.

Ireland

• Signature: 28-12-1989
• Ratification: 19-07-2001 (R)
• Entry into force: 19-10-2001
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  19-07-2001
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), Ireland, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Israel

• Ratification: 31-05-2010 (A)
• Entry into force: 01-09-2010
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  31-05-2010
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the State of Israel, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Italy

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 17-01-2000 (R)
• Entry into force: 17-04-2000
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  17-01-2000
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Italian Republic, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Jamaica

• Ratification: 27-12-2021 (A)
• Entry into force: 27-03-2022
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  27-12-2021
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of Jamaica, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Japan

• Ratification: 14-12-1999 (A)
• Entry into force: 14-03-2000
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  14-12-1999
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year referred to in Article 5(2)(a) shall be replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of Japan, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, shall receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Kenya

• Ratification: 26-03-1998 (A)
• Entry into force: 26-06-1998
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  26-03-1998
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit.

  reservation
  12-03-2014
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Kenya, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive an individual fee, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Kenya, on June 12, 2014.

Kyrgyzstan

• Ratification: 17-03-2004 (A)
• Entry into force: 17-06-2004
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  17-03-2004
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Kyrgyz Republic, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Laos

• Ratification: 07-12-2015 (A)
• Entry into force: 07-03-2016
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  07-12-2015
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Lao People's Democratic Republic, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Lithuania

• Ratification: 15-08-1997 (A)
• Entry into force: 15-11-1997
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  15-08-1997
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), that, under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit.

Luxembourg

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 01-01-1998 (R)
• Entry into force: 01-04-1998
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  01-01-1998
  Regarding Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Governments of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands declare that, in connection with each international registration in which they are mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, they want to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. Regarding Article 9quater, the Benelux Trademark Office shall be the common Office for the "Benelux territory," meaning the whole of the territories of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which shall be deemed to be a single State. Further, the instrument of acceptance of the Kingdom of the Netherlands states that it applies to the Kingdom in Europe.

Madagascar

• Ratification: 28-01-2008 (A)
• Entry into force: 28-04-2008
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  28-01-2008
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989) and pursuant to Article 5(2)(b), the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a), is replaced by 18 months.

Malawi

• Ratification: 25-09-2018 (A)
• Entry into force: 25-12-2018
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  25-09-2018
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol, the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Rule 7(2) of the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol (“the Common Regulations”), whereby Malawi requires a declaration of intention to use the mark when Malawi is designated in an international application or a subsequent designation. The International Bureau of WIPO will modify the footnotes in item 11 of form MM2 and item 4 of form MM4 to indicate that, by designating Malawi, applicants or holders declare that they intend the mark to be used by them or with their consent in this Contracting Party in connection with the goods and services identified in the international application or subsequent designation. In accordance with Rule 20bis(6)(b) of the Common Regulations, whereby the recording of licenses in the International Register shall have no effect in Malawi. Consequently, a license relating to an international registration shall be recorded in the national Register of the Office of Malawi in order to have effect in that Contracting Party. The formalities required for such recording must be completed directly with the Office of Malawi and according to the conditions laid down by the legislation of that Contracting Party.

Malaysia

• Ratification: 27-09-2019 (A)
• Entry into force: 27-12-2019
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  27-09-2019
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of Malaysia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Mexico

• Ratification: 19-11-2012 (A)
• Entry into force: 19-02-2013
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  19-11-2012
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) and pursuant to Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the United Mexican States, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Moldova

• Ratification: 01-09-1997 (A)
• Entry into force: 01-12-1997
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  26-09-2003
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Moldova wants to receive an individual fee, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Moldava, on December 26, 2003.

Netherlands, the Kingdom of the

• Signature: 27-12-1989
• Ratification: 28-11-1997 (R)
• Entry into force: 01-04-1998
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  28-11-1997
  Regarding Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Governments of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands declare that, in connection with each international registration in which they are mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, they want to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. Regarding Article 9quater, the Benelux Trademark Office shall be the common Office for the "Benelux territory," meaning the whole of the territories of the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which shall be deemed to be a single State. Further, the instrument of acceptance of the Kingdom of the Netherlands states that it applies to the Kingdom in Europe.

New Zealand

• Ratification: 10-09-2012 (A)
• Entry into force: 10-12-2012
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  10-09-2012
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), New Zealand, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. Consistent with the constitutional status of Tokelau and taking into account the commitment of the Government of New Zealand to the development of self-government for Tokelau through an act of self-determination under the Charter of the United Nations, this accession shall not extend to Tokelau unless and until a Declaration to this effect is lodged by the Government of New Zealand with the Depositary on the basis of appropriate consultation with that territory.

Norway

• Ratification: 29-12-1995 (A)
• Entry into force: 29-03-1996
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  29-12-1995
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), that, under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof, is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Kingdom of Norway, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with each renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fee, an individual fee.

OAPI (African Intellectual Property Organisation)

• Ratification: 05-12-2014 (A)
• Entry into force: 05-03-2015
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  05-12-2014
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), OAPI, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Oman

• Ratification: 16-07-2007 (A)
• Entry into force: 16-10-2007
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  28-11-2008
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) and pursuant to Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. The said declaration entered into force, with respect to the Sultanate of Oman, on March 12, 2008.

Pakistan

• Ratification: 24-02-2021 (A)
• Entry into force: 24-05-2021
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  24-02-2021
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Philippines

• Ratification: 25-04-2012 (A)
• Entry into force: 25-07-2012
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  25-04-2012
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of the Philippines, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. In accordance with Article 14(5) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the protection resulting from any international registration effected under this Protocol before the date of entry into force of this Protocol with respect to the Republic of the Philippines cannot be extended to it.

Poland

• Ratification: 04-12-1996 (A)
• Entry into force: 04-03-1997
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  04-12-1996
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) and pursuant to Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months.

Republic of Korea, the

• Ratification: 10-01-2003 (A)
• Entry into force: 10-04-2003
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  10-01-2003
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Korea, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Samoa

• Ratification: 04-12-2018 (A)
• Entry into force: 04-03-2019
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  04-12-2018
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Independent State of Samoa, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

San Marino

• Ratification: 12-06-2007 (A)
• Entry into force: 12-09-2007
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  12-06-2007
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of San Marino, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, or in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Singapore

• Ratification: 31-07-2000 (A)
• Entry into force: 31-10-2000
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  31-07-2000
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Singapore, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Slovakia

• Ratification: 13-06-1997 (A)
• Entry into force: 13-09-1997
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  13-06-1997
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) and pursuant to Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months.

Sweden

• Signature: 21-12-1989
• Ratification: 30-12-1994 (R)
• Entry into force: 01-12-1995
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  30-12-1994
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), that, under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof, is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Kingdom of Sweden, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with each renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fee, an individual fee.

Switzerland

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 01-02-1997 (R)
• Entry into force: 01-05-1997
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  01-02-1997
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Swiss Confederation, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with each renewal of any such international registration, it wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fee, an individual fee.

Syria

• Ratification: 05-05-2004 (A)
• Entry into force: 05-08-2004
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  21-12-2009
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989) and pursuant to Article 5(2)(b), the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Aricle 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expire of the 18-month time limit. The said declaration shall enter into force, with respect to the Syrian Arab Republic, on March 21, 2010.

Tajikistan

• Ratification: 31-03-2011 (A)
• Entry into force: 30-06-2011
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  31-03-2011
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) and pursuant to Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Tajikistan, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Thailand

• Ratification: 07-08-2017 (A)
• Entry into force: 07-11-2017
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  07-08-2017
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol, the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol, the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Trinidad and Tobago

• Ratification: 12-10-2020 (A)
• Entry into force: 12-01-2021
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  12-10-2020
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Tunisia

• Ratification: 16-07-2013 (A)
• Entry into force: 16-10-2013
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  16-07-2013
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Tunisia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Türkiye

• Ratification: 01-10-1998 (A)
• Entry into force: 01-01-1999
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  13-07-2005
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Turkey, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Turkey, on October 13, 2005.

  reservation
  26-09-2006
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection results from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Turkey, on December 26, 2006.

Turkmenistan

• Ratification: 28-06-1999 (A)
• Entry into force: 28-09-1999
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  10-01-2000
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit of one year referred to in subparagraph (a) is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), Turkmenistan, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to Turkmenistan, on April 10, 2000.

Ukraine

• Ratification: 29-09-2000 (A)
• Entry into force: 29-12-2000
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  29-09-2000
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), that, under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit.

  reservation
  28-08-2003
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), Ukraine wants to receive an individual fee, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to Ukraine, on November 28, 2003.

United Arab Emirates

• Ratification: 28-09-2021 (A)
• Entry into force: 28-12-2021
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  28-09-2021
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(b) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the time limit for a notification of refusal in respect of international registrations made under the Madrid Protocol will be 18 months and, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Government of the United Arab Emirates, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

United Kingdom

• Signature: 28-06-1989
• Ratification: 06-04-1995 (R)
• Entry into force: 01-12-1995
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No
• Gibraltar
  Entry into force: 01-01-2021Guernsey
  Entry into force: 01-01-2021Man, Isle of
  Entry into force: 01-12-1995

• reservation
  06-04-1995
  IIn accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), that, under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof, is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, where refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Kingdom of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with each renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fee, an individual fee.

  reservation
  01-06-2021
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a), the Bailiwick of Guernsey, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wishes to receive an individual fee, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees. The declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, on September 1, 2021.

United States of America

• Ratification: 02-08-2003 (A)
• Entry into force: 02-11-2003
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  02-08-2003
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and that, under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the United States of America, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Uzbekistan

• Ratification: 27-09-2006 (A)
• Entry into force: 27-12-2006
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  27-09-2006
  In accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the said Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months. In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Uzbekistan, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Vietnam

• Ratification: 11-04-2006 (A)
• Entry into force: 11-07-2006
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  11-04-2006
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee.

Zambia

• Ratification: 15-08-2001 (A)
• Entry into force: 15-11-2001
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  06-10-2017
  In accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Zambia, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Zambia, on January 6, 2018.

Zimbabwe

• Ratification: 11-12-2014 (A)
• Entry into force: 11-03-2015
• Reservations / Declarations: Yes
• Objections: No

• reservation
  07-10-2015
  - in accordance with Article 5(2)(d) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), under Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol, the time limit of one year to exercise the right to notify a refusal of protection referred to in Article 5(2)(a) thereof is replaced by 18 months and under Article 5(2)(c) of the said Protocol, when a refusal of protection may result from an opposition to the granting of protection, such refusal may be notified to the International Bureau after the expiry of the 18-month time limit; and - in accordance with Article 8(7)(a) of the Madrid Protocol (1989), the Republic of Zimbabwe, in connection with each international registration in which it is mentioned under Article 3ter of the said Protocol, and in connection with the renewal of any such international registration, wants to receive, instead of a share in the revenue produced by the supplementary and complementary fees, an individual fee. The said declaration will enter into force, with respect to the Republic of Zimbabwe, on January 7, 2016.