### Question
How is the "Contracting Party" defined?


### Answer
The term **Contracting Party** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1141* as follows -

> any country or inter-governmental organization that is a party to the Madrid Protocol

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

