Intellectual Property Services
Global trademark registration for cross-border e-commerce, trading and manufacturing companies, together with copyright registration, design and invention patents, and domain disputes — from clearance search, country and class selection, filing and prosecution to office action responses and post-registration renewals, changes and assignments.
Handled end to end, from pre-filing to after registration
Countries, routes and classes are arranged around your target markets, and official progress is passed on as it happens.
Clearance search and assessment
Identical and similar word or device marks are searched across the relevant classes, and obvious filing risks are flagged before submission.
Single-country filing
Apply directly in the target country; each country examines separately and filings can be staggered by market.
Madrid international registration
One international application designates multiple member states, and some changes and renewals can be handled centrally.
EU trademark
One application to EUIPO takes effect across all 27 member states once registered.
Office actions and oppositions
When an official notice arrives we analyse the cause first, then decide whether to amend, argue or refile.
Renewal and maintenance
Renewal reminders, US declarations of use, name or address changes, assignments and similar-mark monitoring.
Going global? Secure the brand first
Sort out IP protection before entering a new market, rather than fixing a hijacked listing or a complaint afterwards.
Before your product lands overseas, sort the trademark out
A company name, website domain, store name or a Chinese trademark normally does not replace an overseas trademark. Filing early reduces the risk of hijacking, blocked brand registry or a forced rename after launch.
Reduce hijacking risk
File before the product goes on sale or ads go live, so you are not the one who finds the name already registered.
Enables brand registry
A registered mark underpins brand registry, brand pages and infringement complaints on Amazon and similar platforms.
File market by market
Protect the countries you actually trade in first, then add more as sales and operations grow.
Easier to license and assign
A registered mark can support licensing, partnerships or assignment, subject to local law and official records.
Three filing routes, chosen around your market plan
You do not need to file in many countries at once. Decide the markets you will really operate in over the next one to three years, then pick the route.
Single-country filing
Apply directly in the country where you operate. Each country examines separately and the files do not affect one another.
Madrid System
One international application designating the member states you need; each state still examines separately.
EU regional filing
One application to EUIPO takes effect across all 27 member states once registered.
Before entering a new market, secure the IP
Search and file early — before launch, trade shows, ad spend or distributor talks.
US trademark timelines at a glance
Based on published USPTO data (as of June 2026), to help you sequence product launch and brand registry.
An office action usually adds several months; a Section 1(b) intent-to-use application allows up to 36 months to show use after approval. Read related articles
What the service covers
Before we start, we confirm the countries, trademark classes, materials needed, fees and exactly what is included.
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Trademark search
Search identical and similar word or device marks across relevant classes so you know the obvious risks.
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Choose countries and route
Pick single country, EU or Madrid based on your sales markets, platform sites, budget and plans.
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Choose classes
Build the class and goods/services list from what you actually sell or provide.
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Prepare and file
Applicant details, mark image, classes, use information and supporting documents are checked, then filed with the relevant office.
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Track prosecution
We track formal examination, substantive examination, publication and registration status, and pass on notices and deadlines.
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Handle refusals
When a notice arrives we identify the cause first, then decide whether to amend, argue or refile.
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Renewals and changes
Renewals, US declarations of use, company name or address changes and assignments.
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Similar-mark alerts
Within the agreed scope, we watch for conflicting new applications so you can decide early.
How it works
Every step has a clear deliverable and feedback loop; you mainly need to supply the documents.
Brief and search
Confirm product, target markets and budget; complete identical and similar searches and risk assessment
Countries and route
Choose the filing route by sales markets and platform sites; build the class and goods list
Prepare and file
Check applicant details and mark image, then file with the relevant office
Prosecution and replies
Track formal and substantive examination and publication; handle refusals in time
Certificate and upkeep
After registration: renewal reminders, changes and assignments, and similar-mark monitoring
Traceable from quote to delivery
A written quote before you sign, with scope, fees and timeline set out in the contract; every step and official notice is on record.
US, Hong Kong and Singapore company and secretarial work, with scope confirmed in writing first.
Application files are stored encrypted; every step and official notice is traceable.
A written quote before signing, with scope, fees and timeline written into the contract.
Payment to a corporate account with a formal invoice; deliverables follow the contract.
Document checklist and pre-check
Every step on record
Service coverage in three regions
Intellectual property FAQ
The eight questions clients ask most about filing routes, timing, duration and refusals.
Does one global trademark application protect the whole world?
No. A trademark is protected in the country or region where it is registered, so filings are usually made per country, per region or through the Madrid System.
I already have a Chinese trademark — do I still need an overseas one?
Yes. Protection applies country by country or region by region; a company name, domain, store name or Chinese mark normally does not replace an overseas trademark.
When is the best time to file?
Before launch, trade shows, heavy ad spend or distributor talks — search first and file as early as you can.
How long does a US trademark take?
Based on published USPTO data: about 4.2 months on average for a first action, roughly 8 months to registration for smooth cases, and 12–18 months is a sensible planning window. Office actions or oppositions extend it.
Can I apply for a US trademark without a US company?
Yes. Individuals and companies from other countries can apply, but applicants without a US domicile must be represented by a US-licensed attorney as USPTO requires.
Are more classes always better?
No. Protect the goods or services you actually sell first, then consider reasonable future business.
Does a search guarantee registration?
No. A search helps surface obvious problems, but the office decides and third-party oppositions are always possible.
Can anything be done after a refusal?
Yes. We look at the grounds and the response deadline first; some issues can be resolved by amendment or argument, while others are better refiled.
Related reading
Protection strategy, timeline references and refusal handling — worth a look before you file.
Services often arranged alongside
Company entity, trademarks, platform onboarding, product compliance and payments are connected — they can be handled in whatever order your business needs.
Entering a new market? Sort the IP out first
Tell us the mark, your product or service, the target countries and whether you already use it. An advisor will explain the routes, the documents needed and the fees.
Whether a mark can be registered is decided by the relevant office. We handle the search, document preparation and procedural follow-up within the agreed scope and do not guarantee the outcome.
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