Global Intellectual Property Protection

Comprehensive trademark, copyright, and patent protection across 130+ countries. Expert IP services for businesses seeking to protect their most valuable assets.

Why IP Protection is Critical for Your Business

Intellectual property often represents 80% or more of a company's value in today's knowledge economy.

Legal Protection

Stop competitors from copying your innovations and protect against infringement with registered IP rights.

Business Value

Increase company valuation, attract investors, and create licensing revenue streams.

Global Expansion

Enable confident international expansion with comprehensive IP protection worldwide.

Global Trademark Registration Services

Comprehensive trademark protection across the world's most important business jurisdictions.

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United States Federal Trademark (USPTO)

12-18 months

$1299
+ $250-$350 per class gov fees

Federal registration provides the strongest trademark protection in the United States, covering all 50 states, territories, and federal jurisdictions.

Key Features

  • Exclusive nationwide rights to use the mark
  • Legal presumption of ownership and validity
  • Right to use the federal registration symbol ®
  • Ability to bring trademark infringement actions in federal court
  • Enhanced monetary damages and attorney fees in infringement cases
  • Basis for filing trademark applications in foreign countries

Ideal Use Cases

  • Businesses operating nationally or seeking investment
  • E-commerce companies selling across state lines
  • Franchises and multi-location businesses
  • Companies planning international expansion
Timeline
12-18 months
Gov Fees
$250-$350 per class
Renewal
Every 10 years
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European Union Trademark (EUTM)

6-9 months

$1899
+ €850 base fee gov fees

A single European Union Trademark registration provides protection across all 27 EU member states with over 450 million consumers.

Key Features

  • Unitary protection across 27 EU member states
  • Single application, single registration, single renewal
  • Significant cost savings compared to filing in individual countries
  • Priority filing basis for Madrid Protocol applications
  • Strong opposition and cancellation system
  • Community exhaustion doctrine prevents parallel imports

Ideal Use Cases

  • Businesses targeting the European market
  • Companies seeking cost-effective multi-country protection
  • Exporters to European Union countries
  • Tech companies expanding in Europe
Timeline
6-9 months
Gov Fees
€850 base fee
Renewal
Every 10 years
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United Kingdom Trademark (UKIPO)

3-4 months

$899
+ £170 per class gov fees

Following Brexit, UK trademark protection is separate from the EU system. Essential for businesses targeting the UK market.

Key Features

  • Standalone protection for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
  • Fast-track registration process available
  • Strong common law trademark system
  • Efficient opposition and cancellation procedures
  • Well-established case law and precedents
  • Cost-effective government fees

Ideal Use Cases

  • Post-Brexit market protection
  • Financial services companies in London
  • Commonwealth market expansion
  • English-speaking market focus
Timeline
3-4 months
Gov Fees
£170 per class
Renewal
Every 10 years
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International Madrid Protocol (WIPO)

12-18+ months

$2299
+ Varies by country selected gov fees

File for trademark protection in up to 130+ countries through a single application via the Madrid System.

Key Features

  • Single application covers 130+ member countries/regions
  • Centralized filing through World Intellectual Property Organization
  • Significant cost savings compared to individual country filings
  • Centralized management of international trademark portfolio
  • Simplified renewal process for all designated countries
  • Ability to add countries later through subsequent designations

Ideal Use Cases

  • Global businesses operating in multiple countries
  • Companies with international expansion plans
  • Brands seeking worldwide protection
  • Exporters to multiple international markets
Timeline
12-18+ months
Gov Fees
Varies by country selected
Renewal
Every 10 years

Service Mark Protection by Industry

Service marks protect the names, logos, and slogans that identify your services rather than products.

Professional Service Marks
$899

Protect marks identifying professional services such as legal, medical, accounting, consulting, and financial services.

Examples Include:

  • Law firm names
  • Medical practice brands
  • Consulting company marks
  • Financial advisor brands
Digital & Tech Service Marks
$999

Specialized protection for software-as-a-service, cloud computing, mobile apps, and digital platform services.

Examples Include:

  • SaaS platform names
  • Mobile app brands
  • Cloud service marks
  • Digital marketing services
Hospitality & Entertainment Service Marks
$799

Protection for restaurant chains, hotels, entertainment venues, and leisure services.

Examples Include:

  • Restaurant brands
  • Hotel chains
  • Entertainment venues
  • Fitness centers

Copyright Registration & Protection

Copyright registration provides enhanced legal protection for your original creative works.

Software & Technology Copyright
$599

Comprehensive protection for software code, algorithms, databases, and technical documentation.

Protects:

Source code
Software applications
Databases
Technical manuals

Key Benefits:

  • DMCA takedown rights
  • Enhanced litigation remedies
  • Statutory damages up to $150,000
  • Attorney fee recovery rights
Creative & Marketing Copyright
$399

Protection for marketing materials, creative content, photography, and advertising campaigns.

Protects:

Marketing materials
Photography
Video content
Website content

Key Benefits:

  • Exclusive reproduction rights
  • Distribution control
  • Public performance rights
  • Derivative work protection
Literary & Publishing Copyright
$449

Protection for books, articles, research papers, educational materials, and written content.

Protects:

Books & publications
Research papers
Educational materials
Blog content

Key Benefits:

  • Publishing rights protection
  • Translation rights
  • Digital publication control
  • Plagiarism protection

Frequently Asked Questions

Your common questions about intellectual property answered by our experts.

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