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MM18 (E) – DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO USE THE MARK – UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. To be annexed to each international application or subsequent designation in which the United States of America is a designated Contracting Party1. DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO USE THE MARK: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights. How can I protect my trademark? At the national/regional level, trademark protection can be obtained through registration, by filing an application for registration with the national/regional trademark office and paying the required fees.

The Madrid Protocol gives trade mark owners the possibility of having their trade marks protected in several countries by simply filing one application directly with their own national or regional trade mark office.

An international trademark offers protection in up to 104 countries, and it is valid for 10 years. The cost of filing for an international trademark typically ranges from $3,000 to $5,000, depending on the country or region where you file. There is also a yearly maintenance fee of around $500.

After the trademark search, the applicant must file the international trademark registration application in Form MM2(E). The applicant should file the international trademark registration application with the Office of the Registrar of Trademarks in India, as it is the office of origin for Indian businesses.

The Madrid Protocol is an international system for obtaining trade mark protection in a number of countries and/or regions using a single application. Protection (an "International Registration") can only be obtained for countries and regions which have joined the system (member countries), and these are listed below.

The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that businesses and individuals can use to protect their trademarks simultaneously in multiple countries using a single application. It allows applicants to file with a single office, using one currency, and in a single language.