Federal document
USPTO Trademark Document
How to apostille a USPTO trademark registration for foreign trademark filings and Madrid Protocol applications.
- Issuing agency
- US Patent and Trademark Office
- We can obtain it?
- No — you request it from the agency
- Certification first?
- No prior certification needed
- Also known as
- trademark registration certificate, certified trademark copy
A USPTO trademark registration certificate or certified copy is often needed to register or enforce a mark abroad, including under the Madrid Protocol. As a federal document, it authenticates through the Department of State.
Why it needs an apostille abroad
The apostille certifies the USPTO document for Hague Convention countries; non-Hague destinations require embassy legalization.
How to get USPTO Trademark for use overseas
Certified copies
Obtain a certified copy of the registration from the USPTO, then send it to us for apostille.
Common uses
- Foreign trademark registration.
- Madrid Protocol filings.
- Brand enforcement abroad.
USPTO Trademark apostille by country
Where the document is going decides the process. Hague Convention members accept an apostille; non-Hague countries need embassy legalization on top. Pick your destination:
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