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15 U.S. Code § 1141. Definitions
In this subchapter:(1) Basic application
The term “basic application” means the application for the registration of a mark that has been filed with an Office of a Contracting Party and that constitutes the basis for an application for the international registration of that mark.
(2) Basic registration
The term “basic registration” means the registration of a mark that has been granted by an Office of a Contracting Party and that constitutes the basis for an application for the international registration of that mark.
(3) Contracting Party
The term “Contracting Party” means any country or inter-governmental organization that is a party to the Madrid Protocol.
(4) Date of recordal
The term “date of recordal” means the date on which a request for extension of protection, filed after an international registration is granted, is recorded on the International Register.
(5) Declaration of bona fide intention to use the mark in commerceThe term “declaration of bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce” means a declaration that is signed by the applicant for, or holder of, an international registration who is seeking extension of protection of a mark to the United States and that contains a statement that—
(A)
the applicant or holder has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce;
(B)
the person making the declaration believes himself or herself, or the firm, corporation, or association in whose behalf he or she makes the declaration, to be entitled to use the mark in commerce; and
(C)
no other person, firm, corporation, or association, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, has the right to use such mark in commerce either in the identical form of the mark or in such near resemblance to the mark as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods of such other person, firm, corporation, or association, to cause confusion, mistake, or deception.