Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-110
§1141a International Applications Based on United States Applications or Registrations
Title 15 › CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS › SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL › § 1141a
Summary
If you own a pending U.S. trademark application or a U.S. trademark registration, you can file an international application by sending the required form and fees to the United States Patent and Trademark Office as the Director requires. To qualify, the owner must (1) be a U.S. national, (2) be domiciled in the United States, or (3) have a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in the United States.
Full Legal Text
Title 15, §1141a
Commerce and Trade, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)In general
The owner of a basic application pending before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or the owner of a basic registration granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office may file an international application by submitting to the United States Patent and Trademark Office a written application in such form, together with such fees, as may be prescribed by the Director.
(b)Qualified owners
A qualified owner, under subsection (a), shall—
(1)be a national of the United States;
(2)be domiciled in the United States; or
(3)have a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in the United States.
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Citation
15 U.S.C. § 1141a
Title 15, Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110