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International Trademark Registration Cost Guide

Calculate the cost of filing trademarks internationally via Madrid Protocol or direct filing in individual countries.

Calculate Your International Filing Costs

Per-Country Filing Fees (1 Class)

All fees shown are for a single class. Additional classes may incur extra fees depending on the country.

Country Madrid Protocol Fee Direct Filing Fee

About the Madrid Protocol

Advantages

  • Single application covers multiple countries
  • Generally lower total cost
  • Centralized management of registrations
  • File in one language (English, French, or Spanish)

Considerations

  • Dependent on home registration for first 5 years
  • If home registration cancelled, international registrations may fall
  • Some countries may require local attorney
  • Not all countries are Madrid Protocol members

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Updated April 2026 | Fees are approximate and subject to change

Madrid Protocol vs Direct Filing: Which to Choose

The Madrid Protocol handles international trademark registration through a single WIPO application. The base fee is $653 for a black-and-white mark or $903 for color, plus individual country designation fees on top. Filing directly in each country runs 20 to 50% more per country, but comes with a different tradeoff.

The main risk with Madrid is what trademark attorneys call "central attack." Your international registrations are tied to your home country registration for the first five years. If the USPTO cancels or restricts your US registration during that window, all the Madrid-based international registrations go with it. For a startup whose home registration might be challenged, that's real exposure. Direct filing in each country is independent: losing your US registration doesn't affect what you own in the EU or Japan.

Which Countries Actually Matter

Most US companies expanding internationally prioritize Canada, the EU, and the UK. Canada requires direct filing (no Madrid designation available for US applicants in some scenarios) and is often cheaper than expected at roughly $400 to $600 per class. The EU trademark covers all 27 member states with one application at roughly $1,200 to $1,800 for a single class via the EUIPO directly, which often beats Madrid designation fees.

China deserves special attention. Trademark squatting is common there. US companies with any prospect of selling in China should file early, before announcing the product. The cost to register proactively is far lower than the cost of buying back a squatted mark later, which can run $10,000 to $100,000 or more depending on the squatter's demands.

Each country has its own examination process, opposition period, and renewal schedule. A US attorney experienced in international trademark work can handle Madrid filings, but you may also need local counsel in countries with substantive examination issues, particularly China, India, and Brazil, where office actions are common and local knowledge matters.

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