Short answer: an international trademark application under the Madrid Protocol, filed from India, has three official cost parts: a ₹5,000 handling fee to IP India, a WIPO basic fee of CHF 653 (CHF 903 if the mark is in colour), and a fee for each country you choose. Use our Madrid fee estimator to work out your total.
The Madrid Protocol lets an Indian business protect its trademark in more than 130 countries through a single application, filed in one language with one set of fees. Saudi Arabia is the latest member, with the Protocol in force there from 8 October 2026. This guide explains each fee, how to estimate the total and where Madrid does not reach.
Before you start: you need an Indian trademark first
A Madrid application from India must be based on an Indian trademark application or registration for the same mark (the "basic mark"), in the same owner's name, covering the same or narrower goods and services. If you have not yet filed in India, start with trademark registration in India.
The three official fees
| Fee | Amount | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Handling fee (form MM2(E), e-filing only) | ₹5,000 | IP India — Trade Marks Registry |
| Basic fee — mark in black and white | CHF 653 | WIPO |
| Basic fee — mark in colour | CHF 903 | WIPO |
| Country fees | Depends on the country and number of classes | WIPO, passed on to each country |
1. IP India handling fee — ₹5,000
IP India certifies your international application against your Indian basic mark and forwards it to WIPO. The application must be filed online; paper filing is not accepted.
2. WIPO basic fee — CHF 653 or CHF 903
The basic fee is paid once per application, whatever the number of countries. It is higher if you claim colour as a feature of the mark.
3. Country fees
Each country you designate adds a fee. Many countries charge an individual fee that depends on the number of classes and can be several hundred Swiss francs. Countries without an individual fee are covered by WIPO's standard fees: a CHF 100 complementary fee per country, plus a CHF 100 supplementary fee for each class beyond three. WIPO's official Madrid fee calculator gives the exact country fees for your choice of countries and classes.
A worked example
An Indian company files a black-and-white word mark in one class and designates three countries that charge only the standard complementary fee:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| IP India handling fee | ₹5,000 |
| WIPO basic fee | CHF 653 |
| Complementary fees (3 × CHF 100) | CHF 300 |
| WIPO total | CHF 953 ≈ ₹1,10,500 at about ₹116 per CHF |
| Official total | ≈ ₹1,15,500 |
Designating countries with individual fees — such as the United States, the United Kingdom or China — adds their individual fees instead. Exchange rates change, and banks add a margin when you pay in Swiss francs.
How long it lasts and what it costs to keep
- The international registration lasts 10 years and is renewed once, through WIPO, for all countries together.
- For the first five years it depends on your Indian basic mark. If the Indian mark is refused or cancelled in that period, the international registration falls with it — so the Indian filing should be solid.
- You can add countries later through a "subsequent designation", paying the fees for the new countries.
Where Madrid does not reach
Some important markets are not Madrid members, so they need a direct national filing. They include Hong Kong and Macao (which are not covered by a designation of China), Taiwan, Kuwait, South Africa, Argentina, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria and Peru. Our guide to international trademark registration explains how to combine Madrid with direct filings.
Is Madrid cheaper than filing country by country?
Usually, when you want protection in several Madrid countries. You pay one basic fee, file one application and manage one renewal, and you do not need a local attorney in each country unless a country raises an objection. Filing directly can make sense for one or two countries, for non-Madrid countries, or where your Indian basic mark is still at risk.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Madrid Protocol application cost from India?
The official cost is a ₹5,000 IP India handling fee, a WIPO basic fee of CHF 653 (CHF 903 in colour) and a fee for each country designated. The total depends on the countries and classes you choose.
Can I file a Madrid application without an Indian trademark?
No. A Madrid application from India must be based on an Indian application or registration for the same mark in the same name.
How long does Madrid protection last?
Ten years from the international registration date, renewable every ten years through WIPO for all designated countries at once.
Is China covered by Madrid? What about Hong Kong?
China is a Madrid member. Hong Kong and Macao are not covered by a designation of China and need separate local filings.
Who does the Madrid filing for me?
The application is filed online with IP India, which certifies it and sends it to WIPO. We work on economical, reasonable professional fees and share a transparent quote before starting.
Next step: estimate your official fees with the Madrid & PCT fee estimator, or read about Madrid Protocol filing from India.