Madrid System Webinars: Legal Updates and Filing Strategies

WIPO Madrid News

Published February 17th, 2026

Detected March 22nd, 2026

Summary

WIPO is offering a series of webinars in February and March 2026 covering legal updates and practical tips for the Madrid System for international trademark protection. The webinars will address recent changes, new member states, and future developments, as well as strategies for using the eMadrid filing system.

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What changed

WIPO has announced a series of webinars scheduled for February and March 2026, focusing on the Madrid System for international trademark protection. These sessions aim to provide brand owners and legal professionals with updates on legal developments, including response times for refusals, security enhancements, new member states, and potential future changes to dependency periods and domestic registration certificates. Additionally, a webinar on "Smart filing strategies" will cover the use of the eMadrid system for efficient international trademark applications.

Participation in these webinars is voluntary and intended to enhance understanding and confidence in using the Madrid System. Registration links are provided for sessions in Russian, Spanish, Chinese, English, French, Korean, and Japanese. While these webinars offer valuable information and a Q&A opportunity with experts, they do not impose new compliance obligations or deadlines. The primary goal is educational, assisting users in navigating the evolving landscape of global trademark protection.

What to do next

Register for webinars of interest to receive legal updates and practical tips on the Madrid System.
Review eMadrid filing strategies to potentially improve efficiency in international trademark applications.

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Madrid System: Our First Webinars of 2026

We’re back with a fresh series of Madrid System webinars for February and March – providing expert guidance, practical tips, and interactive Q&A sessions to help you master global trademark protection.

(Photo: Getty/Kateryna Onyshchuk)

Our main focus? Madrid System legal updates!

The Madrid System is constantly evolving to meet the needs of brand owners in a fast-changing marketplace. Whether you manage an international trademark registration portfolio, advise clients, or are exploring global brand protection for the first time, staying up to date with legal developments will help you use the Madrid System confidently in 2026 – and beyond. Join our experts and learn about:

Latest changes including response time for refusals and new security enhancements to better protect your registrations
New and soon-to-join Madrid System members
Future developments under discussion such as domestic registration certificates, dependency period changes, new languages, and more.

Pick your language and sign up

Russian – February 24 (14:00 Geneva time) – Register now
Spanish – February 25 (16:00 Geneva time) – Register now
Chinese – February 26 (09:00 Geneva time) – Register now
English – March 4 (16:00 Geneva time) – Register now
French – March 11 (16:00 Geneva time) – Register now
Korean – March 12 (08:00 Geneva time) – Register now
Japanese – March 26 (08:00 Geneva time) – Register now

Also on the agenda…

Smart filing strategies: Maximize efficiency with eMadrid (in Russian)

Discover how eMadrid can make filing your international trademark application simpler, faster and more secure. We’ll walk you through the different filing methods available. Reminder: Filing method depends on your Office of Origin – the intellectual property office where your “basic mark” (your national or regional trademark) is registered.

Russian – March 3 (09:00 Geneva time) – Register now Tip! Every webinar includes a live Q&A session — your chance to put your questions directly to our Madrid System experts.

We look forward to welcoming you online!

Publication date: February 17, 2026

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