What is one of the benefits of the Madrid protocol in regard to protecting a firm’s intellectual property?

a. It allows the extension of a firm’s patent into other member countries without the use of a lawyer in the foreign country.
b. It allows the extension of a firm’s trademark into other member countries with guidance from a local lawyer at pre-negotiated rates.

c. It allows the extension of a firm’s trademark into other member countries without the use of a lawyer in the foreign country.

d. It allows the extension of a firm’s patent into other member countries with guidance from a local lawyer at pre-negotiated rates.
e. It allows the extension of a firm's patent into non-member countries at pre-negotiated prices.