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DL-303 Specialized Course on the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks

Learn about WIPO’s exclusive convenient and cost-effective services for registering and managing trademarks worldwide.

Upcoming session: October 5 to November 21, 2021
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Eligibility

Applicants must have:

  • Advanced English reading and writing abilities; and
  • Basic knowledge of intellectual property (IP) and trademark rights.

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Deadline for registrations Thursday September 30, 2021

Course description

The Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks is a convenient and cost-effective solution for registering and managing trademarks worldwide. The purpose of this course is to give you an overview of the Madrid System and explore its benefits, principles and operations.

The course will utilize state-of-the-art WIPO eLearning tools. Expert tutors will provide academic support throughout the course.

What you will learn about?

  • Benefits of the Madrid System;
  • Principles and processes of accession;
  • Roles and responsibilities of the designated contracting parties;
  • Roles and responsibilities of the office of origin;
  • Effective communication with WIPO and other members;
  • Collaboration activities facilitated by WIPO and other regional organizations; and
  • Management of the international registration.

Duration

This course requires approximately 15 hours of study time over a period of 6 weeks.

Who should apply?

The target audience for this course primarily includes current and future users of the Madrid System (trademark representatives and holders), IP professionals, students, as well as IP office staff.

Course overview

This specialized course will require approximately 15 hours of study time over a period of 6 weeks. It consists of the following topics followed by a final assessment:

  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3
  • Module 4
  • Module 5
  • Module 6

Introduction to the Madrid System 1 WEEK

Course content

  • Overview of the Madrid System
  • International registration process
  • Benefits of the Madrid System

Learning outcomes

Participants will get an an overview of the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks

Accession (to the Madrid System) 1 WEEK

Course content

  • Overview and preparing for accession
  • Key areas of preparation
  • Second assessment and accession

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to describe the process and preparations involved in accession to the Madrid System

Office of origin 1 WEEK

Course content

  • Overview and MM2 form
  • Fees, filing and certification
  • Irregularity notices and responding to them
  • Ceasing of effect, transformation, division or merger, corrections in the International Register

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to describe the various responsibilities and actions performed by the office of origin in the Madrid System

Office of a designated contracting party 1 WEEK

Course content

  • Introduction to the office of a designated contracting party
  • Communications addressed to WIPO
  • Replacement, transformation and declarations regarding changes in international registrations

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to describe the various responsibilities and tasks of an office of a designated contracting party in the Madrid System

Communication with WIPO and online tools and services 1 WEEK

Course content

  • Communication with WIPO
  • Madrid System online tools and services provided by WIPO

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to describe how applicants, international registrants and IP offices communicate with WIPO, and use Madrid System online tools and services

Post registration management 1 WEEK

Course content

  • Subsequent designations
  • Changes to be recorded in the International Register

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to describe the process for subsequent designations and requests for recording changes in the International Register

Sample certificate

FINAL ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATE

The final assessment for this course is comprised of a series of multiple-choice questions.

An electronic WIPO certificate will be awarded to those who successfully pass the final assessment.

More Info

FURTHER INFORMATION

Upcoming session: May 4 to June 20, 2021

Registration for the upcoming session of this specialized course will be open from February 15 to April 18, 2021.

For more information, contact us at DL303E.academy[@]wipo.int

For latest news on the Madrid System, visit https://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/

  • "The distance learning course DL-303E was very well structured and very informative. I’ve been using the Madrid System for over 20 years but I definitely learnt a great amount on the course, in particular the roles of the Office of origin, Office of the designated country and WIPO’s role. The course material is excellent and serves as a very good source of information and guide. Definitely recommend the course!"

    — Barbara Blunt, United Kingdom

  • "I found WIPO Academy’s DL-303 course to be well structured and comprehensive with quality information about international registrations procedures and their legal aspects. I appreciate that the entire course was put together into digestible, standalone modules and was accompanied by insightful and interesting homework, which helped me understand the concepts in detail. All in all, WIPO Academy made it possible for me to complete it successfully alongside a full-time job, and I look forward to implementing what I’ve learnt from WIPO in my career."

    — K.k. Gopalakrishna Rao, Ghana

  • "Thank you WIPO Academy for conducting this course and other courses for professionals and students alike. This course has helped me to understand the workings of WIPO and has given me insights into the current developments in IP. It has helped us all to make friends across the globe. Your courses are helping me in my professional life as well."

    — Nihit Chauhan, India

  • "I had many questions about the practice of the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks, and I did not pay serious attention to some aspects. However, in this course I received complete information on this matter. I think that the knowledge gained from this course will further strengthen my knowledge in this area."

    — Abdumumin Yuldashov, Uzbekistan

  • "The DL-303 course helped me to update my knowledge on the Madrid System and to understand the entire life cycle of an international trademark application, especially communication channels, tools and post registration matters such as ceasing effect, merger, transformation, etc. The knowledge that I gained from the course would definitely help me in making international trademark applications confidently in the near future. I trust that this course will be a great asset as well as guiding assistant to anybody who has decided to file an international trademark application."

    — Manoj Fernando, Sri Lanka

  • "The DL-303 course was very informative and offered answers to various issues that I have dealt with when processing Madrid applications. This was a very insightful and practical course that provided me with intensive details that I need for my day-to-day work."

    — Concilia Were, Kenya

Disclaimer: Nothing in this course shall be construed as legal, policy or operational advice on trademarks or WIPO’s Madrid System for International Registration of Trademarks, nor does this course serve as an exhaustive account on applicable national legislations and regulatory frameworks.

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