Trademark Applications Abroad
Trademark registration is valid only within the borders of the country where it is registered. To ensure international protection, trademark applications abroad must be filed. A trademark registered in Turkey is only protected in Turkey and does not provide legal rights in other countries.
There are two methods for securing trademark protection abroad: individual applications and collective applications.
Trademark Registration Methods Abroad
✅ 1️⃣ Individual Trademark Application
A trademark can be protected through separate applications in each country according to the regulations of the countries where protection is desired.
Since each country has its own trademark registration process, the application procedure may vary from country to country. Legal requirements and documentation processes should be carefully followed.
Individual applications are ideal for market-focused trademark registrations.
✅ 2️⃣ Collective Trademark Applications
Through certain international systems, a trademark can be registered in multiple countries with a single application. This method provides cost and time advantages.
Collective Application Methods:
✔ WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Application:
Under the Madrid Protocol, a single application can be used to register a trademark in multiple member countries.
✔ CTM (Community Trademark) Application:
Valid for European Union countries, this method ensures trademark protection across all EU countries with a single application.
✔ OAPI UNION Trademark Application:
Facilitates trademark registration in member countries through the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI).
Collective applications are one of the most effective ways to protect your trademark across wide geographical areas with a single process.
Why You Should Register Your Trademark Abroad
- Ensures legal protection for your trademark in international markets.
- Provides protection against counterfeiting and unfair competition risks.
- Creates trademark security for businesses involved in export and international trade.
- Contributes to protecting your overseas investments and business expansion strategies.
Trademark Registration Abroad with Başalan Patent
Başalan Patent, with 30 years of experience and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification, offers professional consultancy services for domestic and international trademark registration, individual and collective trademark applications, and processes for WIPO, CTM, and other international trademark registrations.