OTHER RIGHTS

In 1996 Britain ratified the Madrid Protocol and the European Community Trade Mark came into force. Individuals and companies in the UK can now file Trade Marks in numerous countries with relative ease. Proprietors of Marks in any of the ratifying countries are entitled to protection of their Marks in the UK. They can under the Paris Convention claim convention priority for a period of six months after filing an application in a Paris Convention country, including those covered by the Madrid Protocol or European Community Trade Mark which may entitle them to an earlier right and filing date.