The Madrid Protocol system allows one to file an international trademark application applying protection in over 80 member countries, it thus leads to a reduction of filing cost. However, examination of trademark registration is carried out by the Patent Office of each country designated in the international filing stage. If an office action or opposition is issued by a Patent Office, the applicant needs to hire a local agent in that country to respond to such office action and complete the registration.

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