Country Lists on Turklegal IP - Turkish Patent and Trademark Attorneyshttps://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/Recent content in Country Lists on Turklegal IP - Turkish Patent and Trademark AttorneysHugoen-usFri, 08 May 2026 20:30:00 +0300European Patent Convention (EPC) Member Stateshttps://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/european-patent-countries-list/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/european-patent-countries-list/Updated EPC member states, extension states and validation states under the European patent system.African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) Member Stateshttps://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/oapi-countries-list/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/oapi-countries-list/Updated OAPI member states and unified African regional intellectual property system information.African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) Member Stateshttps://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/aripo-countries-list/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/aripo-countries-list/Updated ARIPO member states, IP protocols, and regional intellectual property system information.Eurasian Patent Convention (EAPC) Member Stateshttps://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/eurasian-patent-countries-list/Mon, 04 May 2026 17:52:05 +0300https://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/eurasian-patent-countries-list/<h2 id="eurasian-patent-convention-and-the-eurasian-patent-organization">Eurasian Patent Convention and the Eurasian Patent Organization</h2> <p>The <strong>Eurasian Patent Convention</strong> (<em>EAPC</em>) was signed in Moscow on 9 September 1994 and entered into force on 12 August 1995. The Convention established the <strong>Eurasian Patent Organization</strong> (<em>EAPO</em>).</p>Madrid Protocol Member States and Organizationshttps://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/madrid-protocol-countries-list/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/madrid-protocol-countries-list/<table> <thead> <tr> <th>Contracting Party</th> <th>Code</th> <th>Region</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Afghanistan</td> <td>AF</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Albania</td> <td>AL</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Algeria</td> <td>DZ</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Antigua and Barbuda</td> <td>AG</td> <td>North America (Caribbean)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Armenia</td> <td>AM</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Australia</td> <td>AU</td> <td>Oceania</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Austria</td> <td>AT</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Azerbaijan</td> <td>AZ</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bahrain</td> <td>BH</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Belarus</td> <td>BY</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Belize</td> <td>BZ</td> <td>North America</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Benelux (Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands)</td> <td>BX</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bhutan</td> <td>BT</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba</td> <td>BQ</td> <td>North America (Caribbean)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bosnia and Herzegovina</td> <td>BA</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Botswana</td> <td>BW</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brazil</td> <td>BR</td> <td>South America</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brunei Darussalam</td> <td>BN</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bulgaria</td> <td>BG</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cabo Verde</td> <td>CV</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cambodia</td> <td>KH</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Canada</td> <td>CA</td> <td>North America</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chile</td> <td>CL</td> <td>South America</td> </tr> <tr> <td>China</td> <td>CN</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Colombia</td> <td>CO</td> <td>South America</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Croatia</td> <td>HR</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cuba</td> <td>CU</td> <td>North America (Caribbean)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Curaçao</td> <td>CW</td> <td>North America (Caribbean)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cyprus</td> <td>CY</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Czech Republic</td> <td>CZ</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Democratic People&rsquo;s Republic of Korea</td> <td>KP</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Denmark</td> <td>DK</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Egypt</td> <td>EG</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Estonia</td> <td>EE</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Eswatini</td> <td>SZ</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>European Union (EUIPO)</td> <td>EM</td> <td>Regional (Europe)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Finland</td> <td>FI</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>France</td> <td>FR</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gambia</td> <td>GM</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Georgia</td> <td>GE</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Germany</td> <td>DE</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ghana</td> <td>GH</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Greece</td> <td>GR</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grenada</td> <td>GD</td> <td>North America (Caribbean)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guernsey</td> <td>GG</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hungary</td> <td>HU</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Iceland</td> <td>IS</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>India</td> <td>IN</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Indonesia</td> <td>ID</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Iran (Islamic Republic of)</td> <td>IR</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ireland</td> <td>IE</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Israel</td> <td>IL</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Italy</td> <td>IT</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jamaica</td> <td>JM</td> <td>North America (Caribbean)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Japan</td> <td>JP</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kazakhstan</td> <td>KZ</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kenya</td> <td>KE</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kyrgyzstan</td> <td>KG</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lao People&rsquo;s Democratic Republic</td> <td>LA</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Latvia</td> <td>LV</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lesotho</td> <td>LS</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Liberia</td> <td>LR</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Liechtenstein</td> <td>LI</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lithuania</td> <td>LT</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Madagascar</td> <td>MG</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Malawi</td> <td>MW</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Malaysia</td> <td>MY</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mauritius</td> <td>MU</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mexico</td> <td>MX</td> <td>North America</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monaco</td> <td>MC</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mongolia</td> <td>MN</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Montenegro</td> <td>ME</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Morocco</td> <td>MA</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mozambique</td> <td>MZ</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Namibia</td> <td>NA</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>New Zealand</td> <td>NZ</td> <td>Oceania</td> </tr> <tr> <td>North Macedonia</td> <td>MK</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Norway</td> <td>NO</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>OAPI (African Intellectual Property Organization)</td> <td>OA</td> <td>Regional (Africa)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oman</td> <td>OM</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pakistan</td> <td>PK</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Philippines</td> <td>PH</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Poland</td> <td>PL</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Portugal</td> <td>PT</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Qatar</td> <td>QA</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Republic of Korea</td> <td>KR</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Republic of Moldova</td> <td>MD</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Romania</td> <td>RO</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russian Federation</td> <td>RU</td> <td>Europe / Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rwanda</td> <td>RW</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Samoa</td> <td>WS</td> <td>Oceania</td> </tr> <tr> <td>San Marino</td> <td>SM</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sao Tome and Principe</td> <td>ST</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Serbia</td> <td>RS</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sierra Leone</td> <td>SL</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Singapore</td> <td>SG</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sint Maarten (Dutch part)</td> <td>SX</td> <td>North America (Caribbean)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Slovakia</td> <td>SK</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Slovenia</td> <td>SI</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Spain</td> <td>ES</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sudan</td> <td>SD</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sweden</td> <td>SE</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Switzerland</td> <td>CH</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Syrian Arab Republic</td> <td>SY</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tajikistan</td> <td>TJ</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thailand</td> <td>TH</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Trinidad and Tobago</td> <td>TT</td> <td>North America (Caribbean)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tunisia</td> <td>TN</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Türkiye</td> <td>TR</td> <td>Europe / Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Turkmenistan</td> <td>TM</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ukraine</td> <td>UA</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>United Arab Emirates</td> <td>AE</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>United Kingdom</td> <td>GB</td> <td>Europe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>United States of America</td> <td>US</td> <td>North America</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Uzbekistan</td> <td>UZ</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Viet Nam</td> <td>VN</td> <td>Asia</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zambia</td> <td>ZM</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zimbabwe</td> <td>ZW</td> <td>Africa</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 id="notes-on-designations">Notes on Designations</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Benelux (BX)</strong> designation covers Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands (Kingdom of the).</li> <li><strong>European Union (EM)</strong> designation covers its 27 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden).</li> <li><strong>OAPI (OA)</strong> designation covers 17 African states (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d&rsquo;Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Togo).</li> <li><strong>United Kingdom (GB)</strong> designation covers England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the British Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and Gibraltar, as well as the Isle of Man and Jersey.</li> <li><strong>Guernsey (GG)</strong> is a self-governing British Crown Dependency.</li> <li><strong>Sint Maarten (SX)</strong> is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.</li> <li><strong>Curaçao (CW)</strong> is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.</li> <li><strong>Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (BQ)</strong> are special municipalities of the Netherlands.</li> <li>If <strong>United States of America (US)</strong> is designated, it is compulsory to annex the official form MM18 containing the declaration of intention to use the mark.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><em>Source: <a href="https://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WIPO MM2 Form — March 2026</a> </em></p>Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Member States and Organizationshttps://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/pct-countries-list/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://turklegal.com.tr/en/resources/lists/country-lists/pct-countries-list/<p>The <strong>Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)</strong> is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and allows applicants to seek patent protection internationally through a single international patent application.</p>