We offer trademark application services in multiple countries, including the United States and Mexico. Please note the following important limitations on our services:
We only currently employ attorneys licensed in the United States and Mexico.
To assist with your trademark application, your business must have a commercial connection (such as sales, advertising, or other bona fide commercial activity) with either the United States or Mexico.
If these conditions are not met, we will not be able to provide legal services for your international trademark filing.
What is an “international trademark”?
Every country has its own trademark laws. A trademark registration in the United States only protects your mark within the United States. There is no single “international trademark” that automatically protects your mark everywhere in the world.
However, you can seek protection in multiple countries through the Madrid System (administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization — WIPO). This system allows you to file one application that can extend to many member countries, based on a “home” application or registration in the United States or Mexico.
Can anyone work with Markavo to file a Madrid System application?
No. Due to attorney licensing restrictions and our service model, we can only assist clients who have a genuine commercial connection to the United States or Mexico. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in those jurisdictions, which enables us to provide compliant services there and support related international extensions.
Can I file in one country today and add other countries in the future?
Yes. One of the major benefits of the Madrid System is that you can file in additional countries later by submitting a subsequent designation. This allows you to expand protection over time using the same international registration, often with simplified procedures and potential cost savings.
How much does it cost?
Our service fee for preparing and filing an international trademark application through the Madrid System starts at $199 USD + government fees.
Government filing fees vary significantly by country (from a few hundred to several thousand dollars per country) and depend on the number of classes of goods/services.
We provide a custom quote once you share the list of countries where you want protection.
Each additional country incurs its own government fees plus a small per-country surcharge.
How does the process work?
We evaluate your eligibility based on your commercial connections.
If eligible, we prepare and file the necessary applications in the U.S. and/or Mexico, and can assist with extensions to other countries where possible (via Madrid or direct filings, subject to local requirements).
You receive clear guidance on next steps, costs, and timelines.
Why do I need a commercial connection?
Trademark law in most countries (including the U.S. and Mexico) requires a legitimate basis for filing, such as actual or intended use in commerce. Our attorneys can only represent clients in matters where they are properly authorized and where the filing meets jurisdictional standards.
What if I want protection in other countries?
We can help coordinate filings in additional countries through the Madrid System or direct referrals, but the foundation of the application must tie back to your eligible U.S. or Mexican commercial activity. Direct filings in other countries may require local counsel, which we can help arrange.
How do I get started?
You can begin the online checkout process to start your order here: https://www.markavo.com/international-trademarks/