由于泽西岛知识产权法即将发生变化，基于马德里议定书指定英国的国际商标注册的保护范围将很快发生变化。
The scope of protection offered by a UK designation of a Madrid Protocol registration will shortly be changing due to an upcoming development in the intellectual property laws of Jersey.
《马德里议定书》（通常称为“国际注册”或“IR”）是一种在多个司法管辖区获得商标保护的方式，因性价比高，且通过世界知识产权组织（WIPO）进行集中管理，从而广受欢迎
The Madrid Protocol, often referred to as an International Registration or an IR, is a popular way of securing trade mark protection in multiple jurisdictions due to its cost efficiency and central administration through the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).
目前，指定英国的国际注册，其保护范围将自动延伸至泽西岛；而英国国内商标则不同，目前需要在泽西岛进行当地的重新注册，才能在该地产生效力。
Currently, a UK designation of an International Registration will automatically extend protection to include coverage for Jersey, unlike national UK trade marks which currently require local re-registration in Jersey to have effect there.
然而，这一现状从2026年8月1日起发生变化。下文概述主要变化。
However, this position is set to change from 01 August 2026. An overview of the upcoming changes is included in the table below.
值得注意的是，对于英国权利人而言，自2026年8月1日起，泽西岛将不再自动被国际注册的英国指定所覆盖。相反，泽西岛将成为独立的可指定区域，如需在该地获得保护，必须在英国之外单独指定该地区。
Notably for UK right holders, from 01 August 2026, Jersey will cease to be covered automatically by UK designations of International Registrations. Instead, Jersey will become a designatable territory in its own right and must be designated separately to the UK if protection is required there.
已经指定英国并获准注册的现有国际注册的持有人，自2026年8月1日起在WIPO自动获得泽西岛的相应指定注册。如果截至2026年8月1日的英国指定仍在审查中，则一旦英国指定获准注册，也将自动创建泽西岛的相应指定注册。
Holders of existing International Registrations with granted UK designations will automatically have a comparable designation for Jersey created from 01 August 2026 at WIPO. If a UK designation is still pending on 01 August 2026, a comparable designation will be created once the UK designation becomes granted.
新设立的泽西岛指定将独立于其对应的英国指定。因此，为了在其中一个或两个司法管辖区维持商标保护，每个指定都需要分别进行续展。
The newly created Jersey designation will then be independent from its corresponding UK designation. As a result, each designation will need to be renewed separately in order to maintain protection in either or both jurisdictions.
商标所有人和代理人在即将到来的变化之前需考虑的一些关键实际问题包括：
Some key practical considerations for both trade mark owners and representatives to review ahead of the upcoming changes include:
如果商标需要在英国和泽西岛都获得保护，权利人可以考虑在 2026 年 7 月 31 日之前提交指定英国的申请。这可能是在两个法域都获得保护的经济高效途径，因为在变更时仍处于待审状态的英国指定，一旦获得核准，将在泽西岛自动生成相应的指定。
If protection for a trade mark is required in both the UK and Jersey, right holders may wish to record a UK designation before 31 July 2026. This may provide a cost-effective way to obtain protection in both jurisdictions as UK designations which are pending at the time of the change will lead to the creation of comparable designations in Jersey when the UK designation is granted.
将于2026年8月1日创建的泽西岛相应指定，需要单独进行续展和维权。因此，权利人及其代理人应确保及时更新其商标组合的管理和续展记录，以包含泽西岛产生的独立指定。
The comparable Jersey designation which will be created on 01 August 2026 will need to be renewed and enforced separately. Rights holders and their representatives should therefore ensure that their portfolio management and renewal records are updated to reflect the creation of the independent Jersey designation.
国际注册的续展申请可提前6个月提交——若需在泽西岛继续获得保护，建议考虑在2026年7月31日前续展所有指定英国且续展截止日期为2027年1月31日的国际注册，以避免因单独续展泽西岛指定而产生的额外费用。
It is possible to file the renewal of International Registrations 6 months in advance – it is worth considering renewing any International Registrations which designate the UK and are due for renewal by 31 January 2027 by 31 July 2026 to avoid incurring additional renewal costs of the separate Jersey designation if continued protection is required there.
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事项 Issue |
现行规定 Current position |
2026年8月1日起新规 Position froma 1 August 2026 |
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当地制度 Local system |
泽西岛现有体系是依附于其他权利(尤其英国权利)的附属注册/再注册。 Jersey’s existing system is based on secondary registration/re-registration linked to other rights, in particular UK rights. |
泽西岛将实行首要商标注册制度。权利人无需先在英国注册，即可在泽西岛获得国家层面的保护。 Jersey will operate a primary trade mark registration system. Right holders will be able to obtain national protection in Jersey without the need to register in the UK first. |
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国际注册的英国指定 Madrid designation of the UK |
英国指定会自动延伸至泽西岛。 A UK designation automatically extends to Jersey. |
英国指定将不再覆盖泽西岛。 A UK designation will no longer cover Jersey. |
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如何在泽西岛获国际注册保护 How to obtain Madrid protection in Jersey |
若保护源自英国指定，则无需单独指定泽西岛。 No separate Jersey designation is needed where protection flows from a UK designation. |
泽西岛必须被明确指定，无论是在提交新的国际注册申请时，或在后期指定中。 Jersey must be expressly designated, either when filing a new international registration or later by subsequent designation. |
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现有的英国马德里指定 Existing UK Madrid designations |
现有的英国指定覆盖泽西岛 Existing UK designations currently cover Jersey. |
对于在2026年8月1日之前已获英国保护的情形，WIPO已表示将自动登记泽西岛的指定。若英国指定尚在审查中，则只有在获得英国保护后，泽西岛的指定才会被登记。若英国指定被驳回或被宣告无效，则不会登记泽西岛的指定。 Where UK protection has already been granted before 1 August 2026, WIPO has indicated that a Jersey designation will be recorded automatically. If the UK designation is still pending, Jersey will only be recorded once UK protection is granted. If the UK designation is refused or invalidated, Jersey will not be recorded. |
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续展要点 Renewal point |
泽西岛未被视为马德里体系的一个独立区域，其保护依据对英国的指定。 Jersey has not been dealt with as a separate Madrid designation where protection follows the UK designation. |
当泽西岛被列为单独指定地区（包括在过渡安排下），则在续展时需考虑单独的泽西岛费用。 Where Jersey is recorded as a separate designation, including under the transitional arrangements, separate Jersey fees will need to be considered on renewal. |
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泽西岛申请人 Jersey applicants |
泽西岛尚未作为马德里体系下的独立原属局开展业务。 Jersey has not operated as an independent Madrid Office of origin. |
位于泽西岛的申请人将能够通过泽西岛知识产权局提交马德里申请。 Jersey-based applicants will be able to file Madrid applications through the Jersey Registrar of Intellectual Property. |
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联系作者 Contact the author
Christophe van Zyl: cvanzyl@marks-clerk.com
Becky Swindell: bswindell@marks-clerk.com
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