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ARTICLE · 07 JULY 2026

Jersey Becomes An Independent Designation Under The Madrid System

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From August 2026, Jersey will operate as an independent designation under the Madrid System for international trade mark protection, ending its automatic coverage through UK designations. This reform introduces new procedural requirements, including separate fees and declarations of intent to use, while establishing Jersey's own trade mark registry. Rights holders must now actively include Jersey in their filing strategies to avoid gaps in protection across the Crown Dependencies.

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Charlotte Wilding
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From 1 August 2026, Jersey will become an independent designation under the Madrid System for international trade mark protection.

A departure from automatic UK coverage

Until now, trade mark protection in Jersey through the Madrid System has been largely automatic. Applicants designating the United Kingdom in an international registration have secured protection in Jersey without needing to take any additional steps. From August, designating the UK will no longer extend protection to Jersey. Instead, Jersey must be expressly selected as a separate territory, whether in a new international application, a subsequent designation, or at renewal.

Key procedural implications

The move to independent designation introduces a number of practical changes for applicants and rights holders:

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