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Are you seeking to protect a brand, work, product, or process?
TRADE MARKS
Protect logos, names, slogans, sounds, colors, etc. that identify and distinguish your brand. Trade mark protection is limited to the country or region where it is registered.
IP PROTECTION UNLIKELY
It is unlikely that you need IP protection. However, please contact us if you are unsure or need further advice.
TRADE SECRET
Protects confidential information, practices, designs, processes, or other valuable knowledge that gives a business a competitive edge.
PATENT
Protects novel inventions, product designs, and unique processes, and require public disclosure of the details.
COPYRIGHT
Protects original expression of ideas, such as artwork, films, music, literature, and software.
IP PROTECTION UNLIKELY
It is unlikely that you need IP protection. However, please contact us if you are unsure or need further advice.
How to protect your intellectual property before going global?
In the process of brand globalization, having a robust IP protection system can help your business maintain a competitive advantage and avoid potential disputes. To assist you in this process, we have developed this tool to help you classify different types of IP and find the optimal protection strategy for your needs.
Disclaimer: This chart is only a guide. Specific circumstances may lead to different or multiple outcomes.