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Understanding the Madrid Agreement and Madrid Protocol: Evolution and Practical Application

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Trademark professionals and policy specialists examine how the Madrid Agreement and Madrid Protocol developed and why their differences matter over 5 days. Delegates compare historical rules, the transition to a Protocol-only operational system and the interpretation of legacy records. Practical scenarios connect treaty evolution with eligibility, dependency, refusals and legal research.

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  • 13–17 Dec 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
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Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Older trademark records and commentary often describe a dual-treaty Madrid System, which can confuse readers using the current framework. This course explains the historical relationship between the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol without presenting the Agreement as an alternative route for new applications. It examines the problems the Protocol addressed, the significance of transitional rules and the distinction between a treaty's historical role and its present operational relevance. Delegates learn to place older terminology and procedural references in context.

Day 1 traces the Agreement's original structure and constraints. Day 2 compares the Protocol's approach to basic applications, refusal periods, fees and transformation. Day 3 follows the transition to Protocol-only operation and the freezing of accessions under the Agreement in 2016. Day 4 examines treaty provisions, regulations and declarations through selected legal interpretation exercises. Day 5 applies this historical understanding to legacy registration records and internal guidance. Across the five days, delegates practise checking the relevant instrument and date before drawing conclusions, while distinguishing treaty interpretation from routine application processing.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Explain the historical purpose of the Madrid Agreement
  2. Compare key features introduced by the Madrid Protocol
  3. Trace the transition to Protocol-only operation
  4. Interpret treaty provisions alongside regulations and declarations
  5. Assess legacy records using the appropriate legal context

Target competencies

  • Treaty history analysis
  • Agreement and Protocol comparison
  • Transitional framework interpretation
  • Legal source verification
  • Legacy record assessment

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Trademark lawyers
  • IP office personnel
  • Government legal advisers
  • Senior IP administrators
  • International IP policy specialists

Training methodology

  • Lectures trace the development of the two treaties.
  • Guided comparison examines selected historical and current provisions.
  • Group exercises interpret legacy records and transitional scenarios.
  • Discussion tests the legal assumptions behind procedural conclusions.

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Origins and structure of the Agreement

    • International registration before the Protocol
    • The Agreement's basic registration requirement
    • Historical refusal periods and fee structure
    • Territorial examination within the original system
    • Limitations affecting wider participation
  2. Day 2

    The Protocol's legal innovations

    • Basic applications as a filing basis
    • Extended refusal periods through declarations
    • Individual fees under the Protocol
    • Transformation following qualifying cancellation
    • Participation by eligible intergovernmental organisations
  3. Day 3

    From dual treaties to current operation

    • Historical interaction of Agreement and Protocol
    • The safeguard clause and its evolution
    • Protocol-only operation following universal Protocol participation
    • The 2016 freezing of Agreement accessions
    • Current terminology and misleading legacy descriptions
  4. Day 4

    Reading the legal framework

    • Treaty provisions and implementing regulations
    • Declarations and their procedural effects
    • Article 9sexies in relations between dual members
    • Dependency provisions and proceedings with later effects
    • Legal source hierarchy and effective dates
  5. Day 5

    Legacy records and practical interpretation

    • Recognising historical treaty references
    • Registration dates and applicable legal context
    • Comparing old guidance with current rules
    • Explaining treaty evolution to colleagues
    • Legacy portfolio interpretation exercise

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
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  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
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