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AllCheck a nameRegister by countryWhat it costsFiling from abroadClassesWhere to file firstMarketplacesAfter filingEnforcementCopyrightPatents Where to file first. Decide which countries to file in first, and whether Madrid or direct filing fits you. [Country Guides](/resources/country-guides) [Madrid Protocol Filing](/services/madrid-protocol-filing) [ ![Which Countries Should You Trademark In First? A Strategic Priority Framework for 2026](https://zbdppqwokjgncujmplfm.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/application-files/blog/which-countries-should-you-trademark-in-first-2026.jpg?width=800&quality=75&resize=contain&t=1780326781846) Where to file first ## Which Countries Should You Trademark In First? A Strategic Priority Framework for 2026 File a defensible first application, then use Paris priority and Madrid to cover revenue, manufacturing, and launch markets within six months. 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