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Trademark rights are territorial in nature, meaning that when you file for a trademark registration, it is effective only in the country where you applied. If you wish your mark to be protected in other countries, you must file in each such country.

There are two notable exceptions. It is possible to file an application to register a Community Trademark (CTM) by filing a single application to receive coverage in all the European Community member countries. It is also possible to file an application for an International Registration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). There are certain limitations with these types of registrations which are spelt out in the trademark registration faqs .