Madrid System fees for international trademark registration

Madrid System fees explained

The Madrid System provides a centralized route to request trademark protection in selected member territories. WIPO checks the international application’s formal requirements; the designated offices decide whether protection is available under their laws. Paying WIPO does not create automatic worldwide rights.

Start with these fee components

Basic fee: CHF 653 when no representation of the mark is in color, or CHF 903 when a representation is in color. These are the rates in the WIPO schedule checked on November 4, 2026.

Complementary fee: generally CHF 100 for each designated contracting party where a standard fee applies. It is not the fee for an extra class.

Supplementary fee: generally CHF 100 for each class beyond three. The standard supplementary fee is not charged when only designations for which individual fees are payable are selected.

Individual fees: some designations use their own published amounts in place of the standard designation fee. They can depend on classes and other parameters. The office of origin can also affect which fee rule applies, so use the official calculator rather than adding every fee category together.

Who qualifies for a reduced basic fee

There is no general discount merely because a country is a WIPO member. A 90% basic-fee reduction is available for eligible applicants connected with a least-developed country under WIPO’s rules. Check both the applicant’s qualifying connection and the relevant office of origin before using the reduction.

Reproduce the calculation before paying

In the WIPO Fee Calculator, choose a new international application and enter the intended fee date, office of origin, class count, color status and each designation. Save the component breakdown and date. Recalculate if any input changes.

For a worked US-origin example designating Canada and the UK, see our international trademark cost guide. Keep the WIPO subtotal separate from certification or handling fees at the office of origin, professional work, translations and possible later responses.

Payment and deadlines

WIPO payments are in Swiss francs. Use the payment options offered for the specific transaction and retain the confirmation and reference number. Do not copy bank details from an old article or an unexpected invoice; obtain them from WIPO’s current payment page.

An initial fee requirement, a WIPO irregularity notice and a national provisional refusal are different events. Follow the deadline in the relevant notice. A provisional refusal does not give every applicant a universal three-month window to pay the original application fees. Missing a required payment can stop or delay processing. Refund availability depends on the particular event and applicable rule; do not assume every payment is always refundable or never refundable.

Questions before filing

Does the basic fee cover every country? No. Add the fees that apply to the selected designations and classes.

Does choosing a color mark create a separate color surcharge? The basic fee is CHF 903 rather than CHF 653. Use the applicable basic amount rather than adding both.

Does the WIPO subtotal include an attorney’s fee? No. Obtain professional and office-of-origin charges separately and identify any exclusions.

Will a refusal in one country cancel all other designations? Not simply because that office refuses protection. Each designated office considers its territory, subject to the Madrid System’s rules.

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