#WIPO

World Intellectual Property Organization

July 06, 2026·15 min read

WIPO Trademark Search: How to Use the Global Brand Database (Step by Step)

WIPO trademark search guide: how to use the Global Brand Database step by step. Covers 28M+ records, Madrid Protocol, designation status, costs, and timelines.

Drew Mercer

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Interconnected world map showing trademark filing routes across major IP offices including USPTO, EUIPO, CNIPA, and WIPO

February 12, 2026·12 min read

The Practitioner's Guide to Global Trademark Filing in 2026

A data-backed guide to multi-jurisdiction trademark filing — with real fee tables, Madrid vs. direct filing analysis, a worked five-country cost example, and the Nice Classification 13th Edition changes you need to plan around.

Drew Mercer

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