### Question
How does the law define extension of protection?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1141*, **extension of protection** is defined as:

> the protection resulting from an international registration that extends to the United States at the request of the holder of the international registration, in accordance with the Madrid Protocol

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

