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WIPO: New Guide to Madrid System
22.07.2022 - Country Index (EN)
WIPO has released the new Guide to the International Registration of Marks under the Madrid Protocol. It is intended for applicants and holders of international registrations. The steps of the registration procedure and essential provisions are explained.
Chile: New Law in Force
08.07.2022 - Country Index (EN)
On 9 May 2022, the Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial (INAPI) announced that the new Law No. 21,355 (Law) entered into force. The new law introduces several changes with regard to trademarks.
Saudi Arabia: Publication Fees
30.06.2022 - Country Index (EN)
The official publication fees for new trademark applications and recordals have been reduced with effect from 9 June 2022. This reduction applies retroactively to all trademark applications pending examination, regardless of the filing date or recordal filed after that date will be subject to the new fees.
Cape Verde: Madrid Protocol
16.05.2022 - Country Index (EN)
On April 6, 2022, the Government of Cape Verde deposited its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol.
The Protocol will enter into force for this country on July 6, 2022.
New Price List
General, Products & Offers
Our new price list is now available and can be ordered. If you are interested, please send a short message to mail@smd-group.info. You will receive your copy by e-mail as a PDF document.