### Question
How does the law define international registration?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1141*, **international registration** is defined as:

> the registration of a mark granted under the Madrid Protocol

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

