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How can I protect my company name or trademark worldwide so that no one else can use it?

Founder & Trademark Attorney

Complete worldwide trademark protection through a single registration is not possible. Trademark rights are territorial and class-specific; protection applies only in the countries and classes where the trademark is registered.

The most practical approach for multi-country protection is to register in the markets where you are commercially active or plan to expand, and to add further jurisdictions over time. The Madrid System (WIPO) allows a single application to designate multiple countries simultaneously, which is cost-efficient for five or more countries.

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