To further advance the comprehensive digitalization of the "non-use cancellation for three consecutive years" (hereinafter referred to as "non-use cancellation") procedures, enhance the delivery rate of legal documents in Madrid international trademark non-use cancellation cases, and effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Madrid international trademark registrants, notice is hereby given regarding adjustments to the delivery methods for certain legal documents in these proceedings:
Effective June 5, 2026, the following documents will no longer be delivered directly to the trademark registrant via physical mail. Instead, they will be transmitted as electronic documents to the registrant via the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO):
Notice to Submit Evidence of Use of the Registered Trademark or Statement of Justifiable Grounds for Non-Use;
Decision on the Application for Cancellation of the [XXXX] Registered Trademark Due to Three Consecutive Years of Non-Use (issued when the registrant fails to respond upon expiration of the time limit);
Closing Notice on the Application for Cancellation of the [XXXX] Registered Trademark Due to Three Consecutive Years of Non-Use.
Where a Madrid international trademark registrant has entrusted a trademark agency to handle the response/defense, the delivery method for the relevant decision documents shall remain unchanged.