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Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
Afghanistan
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.
Algeria
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Belize
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.
Brazil
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
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.
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
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.
Cabo Verde
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.
Cambodia
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
11-10-2010
Denmark withdraws the declaration made upon ratification to the effect that until further notice the Protocol should not apply to Greenland.
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
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)
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
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
07-08-1997
Including all Overseas Departments and Territories.
Gambia, The
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Mauritius
06-02-2023
– 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 Mauritius
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; and,
– 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 Mauritius. Consequently, a license relating to a mark in an international registration
designating Mauritius shall, in order to have effect in that Contracting Party, be
recorded in the national Register of the Office of Mauritius. The formalities required
for such recording must be completed directly with the Office of Mauritius and according
to the conditions laid down by the legislation of that Contracting Party.
Mexico
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
Qatar
03-05-2024
- 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 State of Qatar, 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.
Republic of Korea, the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.