§ 1141a - International applications based on United States applications or registrations

CHAPTER 22— TRADEMARKS › SUBCHAPTER IV— THE MADRID PROTOCOL

(a) The owner of a basic application pending before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or the owner of a basic registration granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office may file an international application by submitting to the United States Patent and Trademark Office a written application in such form, together with such fees, as may be prescribed by the Director.

(b) A qualified owner, under subsection (a), shall—

(b)(1) be a national of the United States;

(b)(2) be domiciled in the United States; or

(b)(3) have a real and effective industrial or commercial establishment in the United States.