### Question
What is the definition of office of origin?


### Answer
The definition of **office of origin** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 1141*:

> the Office of a Contracting Party with which a basic application was filed or by which a basic registration was granted

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

