eMadrid (beta) will be the default environment for managing international trade mark registration transactions from September, WIPO has announced.

The Organization is encouraging all Madrid System users to start using eMadrid (beta) now. It also highlights that eMadrid (beta) is real and it will process any requests submitted.

As reported on the Class 46 blog in May, the new eMadrid includes an integrated workbench, collaboration features, real-time updates and prompts and built-in guidance.

As part of the transition to eMadrid, Madrid Portfolio Manager will be phased out. Access to registration and renewal certificates has already been disabled.

Almost 20% of active international trade mark registrations are already being managed through the platform, including about 76% of the largest portfolios.

Based on feedback received so far, WIPO says it has added features including the ability to: download certificates from the Certified documents tab on the details page of any international registration in your workbench; access pending international trade mark applications and download irregularity letters under the Transactions tab; and quickly check the latest transactions.

eMadrid (beta) is currently available in English. French and Spanish interfaces are due to be added soon.

Users can provide feedback to WIPO on eMadrid (beta) via “Contact us” in the Help menu.