The electronic register of international marks at WIPO

The system of international registration of marks (trademarks and service marks) operated by WIPO under the Madrid Agreement is described. The International Register, which exists as a set of paper files, and its administration has recently been automated by setting up a computerized system known as SEMIRA (System of Electronic Marks Interrogation, Registration, and Administration). The functions of the system and its electronic architecture are described in detail.