WIPO Trademark Holders Survey on Certificate Issuance
Summary
WIPO is conducting a survey to gather input from international trademark registration holders and representatives regarding the potential requirement for designated Madrid System members to issue national or regional certificates upon granting protection or renewal. The survey aims to understand user needs and inform discussions on improving the Madrid System's legal framework.
What changed
WIPO is soliciting feedback through a survey from international trademark registration holders and representatives concerning the potential mandate for designated Madrid System members to issue national or regional certificates upon granting protection or renewal of international trademark registrations. The survey, requested at the 23rd session of the Working Group on the Legal Development of the Madrid System, seeks to understand the practical advantages and real-world needs of users to inform improvements to the Madrid System's legal framework.
International trademark registration holders and representatives are encouraged to complete the survey by April 24, 2026. The anonymous responses, which should take no more than 10 minutes, will directly influence discussions at the next Working Group session in October 2026. This consultation is part of an ongoing effort to enhance the Madrid System's legal framework and user experience.
What to do next
- Complete the WIPO survey on certificate issuance by April 24, 2026
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Attention International Trademark Registration Holders and Representatives: We Need Your Input
We are conducting a survey to gather insights on whether Offices of designated Madrid System members should be required to issue a national or regional certificate when granting protection or renewing an international trademark registration – and what the practical advantages might be.
Are you an international trademark registration holder or representative? We would welcome your feedback by April 24, 2026.
Your input matters
Your feedback is essential to help us understand the real-world needs of Madrid System users, and to keep improving the Madrid System’s legal framework.
The survey will take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Your anonymous responses will directly inform discussions at the next Working Group session in October 2026.
This survey was requested at the 23rd session of the Working Group on the Legal Development of the Madrid System, held in September 2025.
Publication date: March 26, 2026
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