Amendments to the Administrative Instructions for the Application of the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks
(as in force on February 1, 2020)

Part One
Definitions

Section 1: Abbreviated Expressions

(a) For the purposes of these Administrative Instructions:

(i) «Regulations» means the Regulations under the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks;

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Part Two
Forms

Section 2: Prescribed Forms

For any procedure for which the Regulations prescribe the use of a form, the International Bureau shall establish such a form.

Section 3: Optional Forms

In respect of procedures under the Regulations other than those referred to in Section 2, the International Bureau may establish optional forms.

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Section 5: Availability of Forms

The International Bureau shall make available all prescribed and optional forms, as referred to in Sections 2 and 3, on its website.

Part Three
Communications with the International Bureau; Signature

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Section 7: Signature

A signature shall be handwritten, printed, typed or stamped; it may be replaced by the affixing of a seal. As regards the electronic communications referred to in Section 11(a)(i), a signature may be replaced by a mode of identification agreed upon between the International Bureau and the Office concerned. With respect to the electronic communications referred to in Section 11(a)(ii), a signature may be replaced by a mode of identification to be determined by the International Bureau.[…]

Part Four
Requirements Concerning Names and Addresses

Section 12: Names and Addresses

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(d) An address shall be given in such a way as to satisfy the customary requirements for prompt postal delivery and shall consist, at least, of all the relevant administrative units up to, and including, the house number, if any; in addition, a telephone number, an e-mail address as well as a different address for correspondence may be indicated.

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