International Trademark System Talks

Jun 11 2024 10 ep. 15 mins 12

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Perspectives, insights, historical background, and more on WIPO’s Madrid System for the international registration of marks – featuring experts and practitioners. For comments or questions, contact us at https://www3.wipo.int/contact/en/madrid/ More on the Madrid System: https://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in the podcast are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Secretariat of the World Intellectual Property Organization or any of its member states.

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The Birth of the Madrid Protocol

Jun 11 2024 17 mins

In the final episode of this series featuring the historical evolution of the Madrid System, we look at the driving forces behind the development of the Madrid Protocol – the governing treaty of the Madrid System.

Washington 1911 to Stockholm 1967; Fine-tuning the Madrid Agreement (Part 2)

Jan 29 2024 14 mins

In Episode 9, we continue our exploration of WIPO's Madrid System's evolution in the 20th century. This episode examines how the Madrid Agreement not only withstood but also found success amidst the challenges of two world wars and other historical events. Join us as we uncover the system's resilience and growth in the face of significant historical obstacles.

Washington 1911 to Stockholm 1967; Fine-tuning the Madrid Agreement (Part 1)

Oct 05 2023 19 mins

In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the milestone and pivotal 20th-century revisions to the Madrid Agreement that helped to reshape and streamline procedures for the international registration of trademarks.

The First Revision of the Madrid Agreement at the Brussels Conference of 1900

May 02 2023 14 mins

In this episode, we will discuss the first of the six revision of the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks that took place in Brussels, Belgium in 1900. These revisions added more detail, sophistication, and clarity to the operation of the legal mechanism.

The Madrid Agreement from 1891 to the First Act of Brussels of 1900 (Part 2)

Feb 16 2023 14 mins

In this episode, we talk about early trademark laws and regulations in, and some of the oldest brands from, pioneer states of the Madrid Agreement, including Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.

The Madrid Agreement from 1891 to the First Act of Brussels of 1900 (Part 1)

Nov 01 2022 15 mins

In this episode, we talk about the first States that joined the Madrid Agreement, and some of the trademarks - registered back in the 19th century - that are still in force today.

A History of Trademarks: An in Depth Look at the Madrid Agreement

Jul 12 2022 14 mins

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Madrid Agreement for the International Registration of Marks.

A History of Trademarks: The Birth of the Madrid Agreement

Apr 28 2022 14 mins

In this episode, we explore the Madrid Conferences of 1890 and 1891, during which the Madrid Agreement for the International Registration of Marks was approved.

A History of Trademarks: The Road to Madrid from Paris via Rome

Feb 04 2022 14 mins

From the Paris conference on industrial property of 1880, we explore a series of historical events which eventually led to the Madrid conferences on industrial property. References: Conférence internationale pour la protection de la propriété industrielle. (Procès-verbaux des séances de la conférence).

A History of Trademarks: From the Ancient World to the 19th Century

Nov 23 2021 16 mins

From Prehistory to the Industrial Revolution, explore the history of trademarks through the Ancient World, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, all the way to the Paris Convention of 1883. References: