Saudi Arabia Joins the Madrid System: Madrid Protocol to Enter into Force on 8 October 2026

Saudi Arabia joins the WIPO Madrid System. From 8 Oct 2026, trademark owners can seek int'l protection, and foreign applicants can designate Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has officially joined the WIPO Madrid System for the international registration of trademarks, marking another significant expansion of the world's leading international trademark filing system. The Government of Saudi Arabia deposited its…

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Turkey withdrew its declaration under Article 14 (5) of Madrid Protocol

WIPO has announced that Turkey withdrew its declaration under Article 14(5) of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (“Madrid Protocol”). The withdrawal became effective on October 18, 2019.

As a result of the withdrawal, Turkey can be the subject of a subsequent designation in respect of any international registration, including international registrations effected before January 1, 1999, the date on which the Madrid Protocol entered into force with respect to Turkey.

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