Jersey to Become a Separate Designation under the Madrid System Starting 1 August 2026 - AFFA IPR

Jersey to Become a Separate Designation under the Madrid System Starting 1 August 2026

Businesses using the Madrid System for international Trademark protection should be aware of an important change announced by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Effective 1 August 2026, Jersey will no longer be automatically covered when applicants designate the United Kingdom in an international Trademark application.   Instead, Jersey will become an independent designation under…