# References to Electronic Filing Systems in Rules of Practice in Filings Pursuant to the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; Patent and Trademark Office |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-15 |
| Effective | 2026-07-15 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 37 CFR 7 |
| Summary | The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) issues this final rule to effectuate a nomenclature change by substituting generic terminology for references to particular electronic filing systems used to submit correspondence related to international applications originating with the United States under the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol). This amendment clarifies terminology without changing filing requirements or statutory obligations. |
| Document number | 2026-14240 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/15/2026-14240/references-to-electronic-filing-systems-in-rules-of-practice-in-filings-pursuant-to-the-protocol). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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