WIPO in Geneva
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EUIPO in Alicante, Spain
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A set of multiple registrations
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One registration for the enitire EU
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Applicant must be a national of or be domiciled in or have a real establishment in one of the Protocol member countries
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Any natural person or legal entity from any country in the world may file a CTM application.
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Obligatory with risk of central attack
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Not necessary, no risk of central attack
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Depend On The Designated Countries
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Fixed Fee for all 27 EU countries
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10 Years
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10 Years
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Restricted to Basic Application
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Not Restricted
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Protocol / Madrid Countries
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European Community Countries
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Must take action per country separately against infringement
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Can take action with one single action based on CTM against infringement
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