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International trademark registration (IR mark)
We file your trademark in Germany or the EU as a base mark and, building on it, register your protection via the WIPO in the countries you need, from Switzerland and the UK to the USA and China. All it takes is one application to the WIPO: no separate filings with national offices.
One application, all countries
Registration with the WIPO
Over 100 countries available
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International trademark registration at a fixed price
We file your trademark in Germany or the EU as a base mark and, building on it, register your protection via the WIPO in the countries you need, from Switzerland and the UK to the USA and China. All it takes is one application to the WIPO: no separate filings with national offices.
€949 with a German, €1,049 with an EU base mark, each incl. 1 country
Each additional country: €690 fee, plus that country's official fees
Filing of the base mark and the IR mark in one order
Why Recht 24/7
Your protection,filed by a lawyer.
Filed by a lawyer
Class selection and filing are not automated. They are handled by a lawyer who personally reviews the process and is liable for it.
Transparent costs
Our fee is fixed in advance. We calculate the official fees for your list of countries individually and show them to you openly.
Office correspondence included
We represent you before the DPMA or the EUIPO and the WIPO.
What's included
What you get from us
plus official fees · All prices net plus VAT.
Advice from a specialized lawyer
On the base mark, choice of countries and fees.
Fee calculation per country
Every country has its own fees. We calculate the official fees for your list of countries before filing.
60 days of free trademark monitoring (DE/EU)
After filing, we monitor your German or EU base mark for conflicts for two months. Our monitoring is currently only available for DE and EU trademarks.
Not included: Official fees · Proceedings in case of refusal of protection in individual countries, including any local representatives required there (fixed-price quote should the need arise) · Trademark monitoring
How it works
It's that simple.
5 steps, all online. We handle the filing and all correspondence with the office.
Order online
Trademark, target countries, industry. Takes about 10 minutes.
Advice and fee calculation
We advise you on choosing countries and calculate the official fees for your list of countries.
Base mark and IR application
We file the base mark with the DPMA or the EUIPO. The IR application goes to the WIPO through that office.
Registration by the WIPO
The WIPO checks formalities, registers the trademark and notifies all designated countries.
Examination in each country, including opposition periods
Each designated office examines under its own law and has 12 months, in some cases 18 months, to do so.
Options & prices
Your price depends on your base mark
Both packages include filing the base mark, the IR mark and one country of your choice. For each additional country, we charge a €690 fee, plus that country's official fees.
IR mark with a German base mark
€949
incl. 1 country of your choice
We also file your German trademark with the DPMA as the base mark and build your international registration on it.
Filing of the German base mark with the DPMA
Drafting and filing of the WIPO application via the DPMA
One country of your choice already included
Representation before the DPMA and the WIPO
Deadline monitoring throughout the entire procedure
IR mark with an EU base mark
€1,049
incl. 1 country of your choice
We also file your EU trademark with the EUIPO as the base mark. The route to the WIPO then runs through the EUIPO.
Filing of the EU base mark with the EUIPO
Drafting and filing of the WIPO application via the EUIPO
One country of your choice already included
Representation before the EUIPO and the WIPO
Deadline monitoring throughout the entire procedure
All prices net plus VAT. Official fees for the base mark, the WIPO and the designated countries are added and calculated individually.
Good to know
Where do you want protection?
The IR mark requires a German or EU base mark. Filing it is already included in our package.
Germany→
DPMA, protection in DE · from €239 plus official fees
EU→
EUIPO, protection in all EU member states · from €289 plus official fees
DACH→
DE trademark plus IR mark (AT and CH) · from €995 plus official fees
Worldwide
IR mark via the WIPO · from €949 plus official fees
Over 100 countries possible
Countries where you can protect your trademark
Through the WIPO's Madrid System, one application reaches all member countries, over 100 in total. Here is a selection of our clients' most important target markets.
Europe
27 countriesAmericas
6 countriesAsia & Pacific
16 countriesAfrica
9 countriesAn EU trademark with the EUIPO automatically covers all EU member states, so no individual designation is needed there. Your target country is not listed? Write to us: the Madrid System has over 100 members.
Costs at a glance
What the price includes and what the offices charge
Our fee is a fixed price, known in advance. Official fees depend on the countries and classes:
Base mark with the DPMA
€290 · up to 3 classes
Base mark with the EUIPO
€850 · 1 class
WIPO basic fee
CHF 653 (black and white) or CHF 903 (color)
DPMA transmittal fee (DE base mark)
€180
EUIPO forwarding fee (EU base mark)
€300
Fees of the designated countries
calculated individually
Each designated country has its own fees, some depending on the number of classes. We calculate the total for your list of countries individually before filing.
Check first, then file
With an international registration, each designated country examines your trademark under its own law. The WIPO itself does not check whether earlier identical or similar trademarks exist there. If your trademark is refused in a country or cancelled following an opposition, the fees for that country are lost. On top of that comes a special feature of the system: for 5 years, the IR mark depends on your base mark. If the base mark falls during this period, the international registration falls with it ("central attack"). A thorough check before filing the base mark therefore protects your entire international portfolio at once.
What classes mean
The 45 Nice classes also apply internationally. The IR mark adopts the list of goods and services of your base mark: it cannot be broader. That is why it pays to plan the base mark with international expansion in mind from the start. The official fees depend on the designated countries and the number of classes. Every country has its own fees, so we calculate the total for your list of countries individually.
Save money by filing yourself?
You pay the WIPO fees either way. The difference lies in three points that go wrong more expensively with an IR mark than with any national filing: Choice of countries and fee calculation: every country has its own fee rates in CHF, some per class. If you miscalculate or designate countries you don't need, you burn through four-figure sums. The 5-year dependency: if your base mark stands on shaky ground, your entire international portfolio is shaky too. This connection is regularly overlooked when people file on their own. Refusals of protection in individual countries: the decisions arrive in English, French or Spanish, with short deadlines and sometimes a requirement to use a local representative. If you respond too late or incorrectly, you lose protection in that country, fees included. If you can manage that yourself: legitimate. If not: a fixed price from €949 including the base mark and one country of your choice, an individual fee calculation, and we are liable for our advice, insured up to €2.5 million.
Why Recht 24/7
One law firm. No middlemen.
Our lawyers are employed by us, not brokered. Since 2003.
Lawyer Christina Schröder
founder and managing director of Recht 24/7
Filed by a lawyer
A lawyer handles class selection, the list of goods and services, and the filing. We are among the top law firms for trademark filings.
Search in the BUSINESS package
The identity and similarity search with a lawyer's assessment lowers your risk of opposition before any official fees are paid.
Office correspondence included
We represent you before the office and handle all correspondence about your filing.
Transparent fees
You know our fee and the official fees before you order. No surprises.
Clients since 2003
60,000+
supported on all legal matters.
Client rating
4.9/5
from 677 Trusted Shops reviews.
Insured amount
€2.5M
Professional liability cover for every matter.
Client stories
They worked with us. Here's what they say.
01 / 13
Trademark registration
Recht 24/7 carried out an identity and similarity search for our trademark and showed us the risks, but also the opportunities. The registration went smoothly, quickly and efficiently. All follow-up questions were answered promptly, with no additional consulting fees. A one-time fixed price, and our expectations were more than exceeded.
Dominic Fritz
Jellies
Translated from German
Client reviews
What our clients say
4.89 out of 5 stars from 677 verified Trusted Shops reviews.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract check
04/29/2026
Translated from German
Very fast, very thorough, very professional! The fast and professional evaluation and assessment of my contract helped me make an informed decision. All around very fast, very thorough, very professional!
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract review, apartment purchase
02/11/2026
Translated from German
Expectations were exceeded! At first I was skeptical whether the online service would measure up to a personal conversation with a lawyer. But Recht 24/7 exceeded my expectations. Highly qualified staff, fast response times.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
06/20/2026
Translated from German
Great experience, the processing happens in a truly unbeatable time. For me, with two orders, already in under 24 h, and that at a price that is completely unbeaten compared to the market.
Client via Trusted Shops · GmbH liquidation
01/28/2026
Translated from German
Support with the liquidation of a GmbH The responses always came very promptly, and my questions were answered clearly and understandably. My expectations were not only met but exceeded. Recommended without reservation.
Client via Trusted Shops · Terms and conditions drafting
07/16/2026
Translated from German
A clear recommendation Drafting our terms and conditions went smoothly and very quickly. The price is more than fair compared to what our lawyer charges. I can recommend this way of having terms and conditions drafted without reservation.
Client via Trusted Shops · Terms and conditions & data protection
03/04/2026
Translated from German
The terms and conditions, the privacy policy and the contract were drafted incredibly quickly and precisely. Naturally, a lawyer familiar with my field was chosen. The price-performance ratio is top.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
03/19/2026
Translated from German
Very fast response to all concerns with detailed and understandable answers. Recht 24/7 gave me the legal certainty I needed to act in a difficult situation. The costs were transparent and predictable at all times.
Client via Trusted Shops · Company formation
03/06/2026
Translated from German
Great support for founders Communication by email was fast and easy. My questions were answered competently and I was helped along with the individual steps.
Client via Trusted Shops · Trademark registration
03/31/2026
Translated from German
My application for a combined word/figurative mark was handled professionally, especially in choosing the name. This met my expectation of a successful registration of the trademark with the EUIPO.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal documents
03/18/2026
Translated from German
Fast and well-founded preparation of legal documents Very fast, yet clean and well-founded preparation of legal documents for my company. Communication takes place on an equal footing, which is often not a given.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
08/10/2026
Translated from German
I am pleasantly surprised that an online order is handled so quickly. And yet my individual case was not treated as standard; instead, its particularities were identified and taken into account.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract check
06/30/2026
Translated from German
Fast review of my service agreement It was reviewed with good tips, and I also received comprehensive help with two follow-up questions. The user interface is also very easy to use.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
07/21/2026
Translated from German
Fast, effective, human and professional. Recommended, 100%.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
06/29/2026
Translated from German
A prompt, competent and solution-oriented answer that fully met my expectations.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract check
04/29/2026
Translated from German
Very fast, very thorough, very professional! The fast and professional evaluation and assessment of my contract helped me make an informed decision. All around very fast, very thorough, very professional!
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract review, apartment purchase
02/11/2026
Translated from German
Expectations were exceeded! At first I was skeptical whether the online service would measure up to a personal conversation with a lawyer. But Recht 24/7 exceeded my expectations. Highly qualified staff, fast response times.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
06/20/2026
Translated from German
Great experience, the processing happens in a truly unbeatable time. For me, with two orders, already in under 24 h, and that at a price that is completely unbeaten compared to the market.
Client via Trusted Shops · GmbH liquidation
01/28/2026
Translated from German
Support with the liquidation of a GmbH The responses always came very promptly, and my questions were answered clearly and understandably. My expectations were not only met but exceeded. Recommended without reservation.
Client via Trusted Shops · Terms and conditions drafting
07/16/2026
Translated from German
A clear recommendation Drafting our terms and conditions went smoothly and very quickly. The price is more than fair compared to what our lawyer charges. I can recommend this way of having terms and conditions drafted without reservation.
Client via Trusted Shops · Terms and conditions & data protection
03/04/2026
Translated from German
The terms and conditions, the privacy policy and the contract were drafted incredibly quickly and precisely. Naturally, a lawyer familiar with my field was chosen. The price-performance ratio is top.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
03/19/2026
Translated from German
Very fast response to all concerns with detailed and understandable answers. Recht 24/7 gave me the legal certainty I needed to act in a difficult situation. The costs were transparent and predictable at all times.
Client via Trusted Shops · Company formation
03/06/2026
Translated from German
Great support for founders Communication by email was fast and easy. My questions were answered competently and I was helped along with the individual steps.
Client via Trusted Shops · Trademark registration
03/31/2026
Translated from German
My application for a combined word/figurative mark was handled professionally, especially in choosing the name. This met my expectation of a successful registration of the trademark with the EUIPO.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal documents
03/18/2026
Translated from German
Fast and well-founded preparation of legal documents Very fast, yet clean and well-founded preparation of legal documents for my company. Communication takes place on an equal footing, which is often not a given.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
08/10/2026
Translated from German
I am pleasantly surprised that an online order is handled so quickly. And yet my individual case was not treated as standard; instead, its particularities were identified and taken into account.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract check
06/30/2026
Translated from German
Fast review of my service agreement It was reviewed with good tips, and I also received comprehensive help with two follow-up questions. The user interface is also very easy to use.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
07/21/2026
Translated from German
Fast, effective, human and professional. Recommended, 100%.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
06/29/2026
Translated from German
A prompt, competent and solution-oriented answer that fully met my expectations.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
06/29/2026
Translated from German
A prompt, competent and solution-oriented answer that fully met my expectations.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
07/21/2026
Translated from German
Fast, effective, human and professional. Recommended, 100%.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract check
06/30/2026
Translated from German
Fast review of my service agreement It was reviewed with good tips, and I also received comprehensive help with two follow-up questions. The user interface is also very easy to use.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
08/10/2026
Translated from German
I am pleasantly surprised that an online order is handled so quickly. And yet my individual case was not treated as standard; instead, its particularities were identified and taken into account.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal documents
03/18/2026
Translated from German
Fast and well-founded preparation of legal documents Very fast, yet clean and well-founded preparation of legal documents for my company. Communication takes place on an equal footing, which is often not a given.
Client via Trusted Shops · Trademark registration
03/31/2026
Translated from German
My application for a combined word/figurative mark was handled professionally, especially in choosing the name. This met my expectation of a successful registration of the trademark with the EUIPO.
Client via Trusted Shops · Company formation
03/06/2026
Translated from German
Great support for founders Communication by email was fast and easy. My questions were answered competently and I was helped along with the individual steps.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
03/19/2026
Translated from German
Very fast response to all concerns with detailed and understandable answers. Recht 24/7 gave me the legal certainty I needed to act in a difficult situation. The costs were transparent and predictable at all times.
Client via Trusted Shops · Terms and conditions & data protection
03/04/2026
Translated from German
The terms and conditions, the privacy policy and the contract were drafted incredibly quickly and precisely. Naturally, a lawyer familiar with my field was chosen. The price-performance ratio is top.
Client via Trusted Shops · Terms and conditions drafting
07/16/2026
Translated from German
A clear recommendation Drafting our terms and conditions went smoothly and very quickly. The price is more than fair compared to what our lawyer charges. I can recommend this way of having terms and conditions drafted without reservation.
Client via Trusted Shops · GmbH liquidation
01/28/2026
Translated from German
Support with the liquidation of a GmbH The responses always came very promptly, and my questions were answered clearly and understandably. My expectations were not only met but exceeded. Recommended without reservation.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
06/20/2026
Translated from German
Great experience, the processing happens in a truly unbeatable time. For me, with two orders, already in under 24 h, and that at a price that is completely unbeaten compared to the market.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract review, apartment purchase
02/11/2026
Translated from German
Expectations were exceeded! At first I was skeptical whether the online service would measure up to a personal conversation with a lawyer. But Recht 24/7 exceeded my expectations. Highly qualified staff, fast response times.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract check
04/29/2026
Translated from German
Very fast, very thorough, very professional! The fast and professional evaluation and assessment of my contract helped me make an informed decision. All around very fast, very thorough, very professional!
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
06/29/2026
Translated from German
A prompt, competent and solution-oriented answer that fully met my expectations.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
07/21/2026
Translated from German
Fast, effective, human and professional. Recommended, 100%.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract check
06/30/2026
Translated from German
Fast review of my service agreement It was reviewed with good tips, and I also received comprehensive help with two follow-up questions. The user interface is also very easy to use.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
08/10/2026
Translated from German
I am pleasantly surprised that an online order is handled so quickly. And yet my individual case was not treated as standard; instead, its particularities were identified and taken into account.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal documents
03/18/2026
Translated from German
Fast and well-founded preparation of legal documents Very fast, yet clean and well-founded preparation of legal documents for my company. Communication takes place on an equal footing, which is often not a given.
Client via Trusted Shops · Trademark registration
03/31/2026
Translated from German
My application for a combined word/figurative mark was handled professionally, especially in choosing the name. This met my expectation of a successful registration of the trademark with the EUIPO.
Client via Trusted Shops · Company formation
03/06/2026
Translated from German
Great support for founders Communication by email was fast and easy. My questions were answered competently and I was helped along with the individual steps.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
03/19/2026
Translated from German
Very fast response to all concerns with detailed and understandable answers. Recht 24/7 gave me the legal certainty I needed to act in a difficult situation. The costs were transparent and predictable at all times.
Client via Trusted Shops · Terms and conditions & data protection
03/04/2026
Translated from German
The terms and conditions, the privacy policy and the contract were drafted incredibly quickly and precisely. Naturally, a lawyer familiar with my field was chosen. The price-performance ratio is top.
Client via Trusted Shops · Terms and conditions drafting
07/16/2026
Translated from German
A clear recommendation Drafting our terms and conditions went smoothly and very quickly. The price is more than fair compared to what our lawyer charges. I can recommend this way of having terms and conditions drafted without reservation.
Client via Trusted Shops · GmbH liquidation
01/28/2026
Translated from German
Support with the liquidation of a GmbH The responses always came very promptly, and my questions were answered clearly and understandably. My expectations were not only met but exceeded. Recommended without reservation.
Client via Trusted Shops · Legal advice
06/20/2026
Translated from German
Great experience, the processing happens in a truly unbeatable time. For me, with two orders, already in under 24 h, and that at a price that is completely unbeaten compared to the market.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract review, apartment purchase
02/11/2026
Translated from German
Expectations were exceeded! At first I was skeptical whether the online service would measure up to a personal conversation with a lawyer. But Recht 24/7 exceeded my expectations. Highly qualified staff, fast response times.
Client via Trusted Shops · Contract check
04/29/2026
Translated from German
Very fast, very thorough, very professional! The fast and professional evaluation and assessment of my contract helped me make an informed decision. All around very fast, very thorough, very professional!
Our awards and reviews reflect the highest level of client satisfaction.
At a glance
International trademark registration: the essentials
The Madrid System in one paragraph
The Madrid System, administered by the WIPO in Geneva, is the infrastructure for international trademark protection. Instead of running a separate procedure with a separate lawyer in each country, you file a single application based on your home trademark and designate the countries in which you want protection. The WIPO registers and distributes; examination still takes place in each country individually, under local law. The result is a bundle of national rights with central administration: one registration number, one renewal, one point of contact.
Base mark: the foundation of your portfolio
No base mark, no IR mark. Your German or EU trademark, which we file as part of the package, serves as the base. The international registration cannot go beyond it in substance: same trademark, at most the same list of goods and services. In the first 5 years, the IR mark is also legally tied to the base: a successful attack on the base mark takes the international portfolio down with it. If you think internationally, you should therefore set up the base mark broadly enough from the start.
Country strategy: designate where you make money
Each designated country costs money individually. The skill lies not in designating many countries, but the right ones: where do you sell, where do you manufacture, where are the imitators? A typical pattern for e-commerce brands is an EU base mark plus Switzerland, the UK and the USA; manufacturing companies often add China, including defensively against free-rider filings. You can designate additional countries at any time, but you lose priority for the interim period. The fundamental decision therefore belongs at the start.
The time factor: 12 to 18 months of patience, priority from day 1
International registration is not a sprint. After WIPO registration, the designated offices have 12, in some cases 18 months for their examination, and in many countries 3-month opposition periods also apply. Important for your planning: once granted, protection takes effect retroactively from the filing date. So you can expand while the procedures are running, with the priority date in hand.
What happens when a country says no
A provisional refusal of protection in one country is an everyday occurrence in the Madrid System and only affects that country: the rest of the bundle remains unaffected. Common reasons are earlier national rights or stricter standards for distinctiveness. You have to respond within short deadlines, often through a local representative. The business question is the same every time: is this country worth the cost of defending? That is exactly why we give you an assessment including costs before you decide.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Not listed? Write to us using the contact form.
An international registration of your trademark with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization, Geneva) under the Madrid System. It bundles protection in the member countries you designate into one application and one administration.
The IR mark requires a base mark, i.e. a German or EU trademark. Filing it is already included in our package: we file the base mark with the DPMA or the EUIPO and build the IR mark on it.
In the member countries of the Madrid System, over 100 worldwide, including Switzerland, the UK, the USA, China, Japan, Turkey and Norway.
Our fee: €949 net with a German base mark or €1,049 net with an EU base mark, each including filing of the base mark and one country of your choice. For each additional country, we charge a €690 fee. On top of that come the official fees: for the base mark (DPMA €290 for up to 3 classes, EUIPO €850 for 1 class), the WIPO basic fee of CHF 653 (black and white) or CHF 903 (color), the DPMA transmittal fee of €180 or the EUIPO forwarding fee of €300, as well as the fees of each designated country. We calculate the total for your list of countries individually.
Not as a single right that automatically applies everywhere. With the IR mark, however, you get protection worldwide in all Madrid System countries that you designate.
For the first 5 years, the IR mark shares the fate of the base mark. If the base mark is cancelled, the international registration falls too ("central attack"). After that, the IR mark is independent.
No. The WIPO only checks formalities. Whether earlier rights stand in the way is decided in each country individually, through examination by the office or an opposition. That is why the check belongs before the application.
A notice from a country that it is (initially) refusing protection for your trademark, because of absolute grounds for refusal or earlier rights. It is not a final verdict: it can often be overcome with a response or a limitation. We tell you whether it is worth it and what it costs.
WIPO registration takes a few months, after which the designated countries have 12, in some cases 18 months for their examination. Expect 12 to 18 months until protection is secured everywhere. Your filing date secures your priority.
Yes, at any time through a subsequent designation, with a new fee for the new countries, but without an entirely new procedure.
Centrally with the WIPO, every 10 years, in one step for all designated countries.
Yes, each country examines under its own law. The USA, for example, requires proof of use, and China grants protection strictly by subclass. We clarify points like these as part of the country strategy before filing.
More services
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Register a trademark(DE/EU)
from €239Only need protection in Germany or the EU? Class selection and filing with the DPMA or EUIPO by a lawyer.
Monitor your trademark
€29.90/monthFor your German or EU base mark: we notify you of similar new applications so you can respond in time.
Register a DACH trademark
from €995Only Germany, Austria and Switzerland? German trademark plus IR mark designating AT and CH.
