How do I protect my mark outside the United States?

A USPTO registration is effective only in the U.S., even though the goods/services are assigned an “international” classification number. If after filing a U.S. application you want to protect your mark outside the U.S., you may file an international application or file directly in that country. For more information about protecting your mark under the Madrid Protocol, see the Madrid Protocol page, under laws and regulations at the USPTO Trademarks site.