### Question
What does international application mean?


### Answer
**International application** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 1141*:

> an application for international registration that is filed under the Madrid Protocol

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1141*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-TRADEMARKS > SUBCHAPTER IV-THE MADRID PROTOCOL**

