Event/topic date: 2026-08-01. Retrospective prepared and sources reviewed on 13 November 2026.
Since 1 August 2026, Jersey is designated separately under the Madrid System. A new UK designation no longer automatically covers Jersey. WIPO describes transitional arrangements for existing registrations that depend, among other things, on their UK protection status.
What businesses should review
Portfolio reviews should therefore look beyond country labels in an old spreadsheet. Check the register and procedural status. New filings, subsequent designations and renewals require separate attention to Jersey’s costs and administration.
Four practical examples
The following scenarios are illustrative examples, not reports of client matters.
New filing
A business wants protection in both the UK and Jersey. Check both territories explicitly in the designation list. The budget should not treat Jersey as an automatically included extra.
Existing UK protection
An earlier international registration already had UK protection. Check the current Jersey entry and carry the separate data into portfolio administration.
Pending proceedings
An earlier UK designation still awaits a protection decision. Track the UK proceedings and their consequences for Jersey separately. Do not assume that complete protection has already been established.
Upcoming renewal
Before renewal, reconcile required territories, fees and representative details. Check whether the administration retainer expressly includes Jersey.
Next step
Gather register extracts, existing correspondence and the planned changes. Identify the rights, products and dates actually affected. Tell us about your matter; scope and fees are agreed before instructions are accepted.