### Question
How does the law define date of recordal?


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

> the date on which a request for extension of protection, filed after an international registration is granted, is recorded on the International Register

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

