### Question
How is the term notification of refusal defined?


### Answer
The term **notification of refusal** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1141* as the following:

> the notice sent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to the International Bureau declaring that an extension of protection cannot be granted

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

