New Web Services for WIPO's Madrid System

New Web Services for WIPO's Madrid  System

On May 7th 2012, the World Intellectual Property Organization -WIPO- has announced the launch of 3 new web-based communication services, designed to improve the management of  international trademark registrations.

The first of these products is the Madrid Real-time Status (MRS):  a tool that provides the status in real time of trademark documents being processed by WIPO.

The second product is the Madrid Electronic Alert (MEA):  a free “watch service” designed to inform anyone interested in monitoring the status of certain international trademark registrations.

And finally, and most notable, is the Madrid Portfolio Manager (MPM):  a web service that allows holders of international registrations and their representatives to access their international trademark portfolios.

Other online services offered include the E-Renewal and E-Payment of fees and a Simulator of the Process for an International Application (Among others)

All of these services make international applications much more user-friendly and help IP Firms to maintain their customers better informed on the status of their applications.

These new web-services are announced shortly after Colombia’s and Mexico’s approval of the Madrid Protocol.