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Detailed and effective foreign trademark registration service
In recent years, many businesses have increasingly expanded their business activities to foreign markets, such as the U.S., EU, Japan, etc. Doing business in these markets requires firms to comply with legal regulations on intellectual property, in which foreign trademark protection registration is an essential requirement.
Trademark A-Z
What is Trademark and Trademark Protection?
"Trademark" is an essential concept in business and legal. Trademark refers to a distinctive symbol, usually an image, name, slogan, or any other means, used to identify and distinguish the products or services of a company or brand. Specifically and other competitors in the market.
International trademark protection is when a business registers trademark protection in many countries where they usually incorporate their own company like: Singapore, the U.S., Hong Kong, etc. This helps ensure that the enterprise owning the trademark has the exclusive right to use and protect trademarks globally.
Symbols used in the trademark protection process
® and ™ must be placed in the lower right corner of the mark. Correct use of ® and ™ will help businesses protect their intellectual property rights over their trademarks.
Represents that the trademark is in the process of being registered for protection.
Represents that the trademark has been registered and protected by law.
Why should you need to protect your trademark?
Safeguard your brand identiy
Violation of trademarks abroad can cause many severe consequences for your businesses, including:
Legal breaches.
Damage to reputation and brand.
Missed business opportunities.
Therefore, if you plan to expand to the international market, you should consider registering for trademark protection.
Famous case studies
In recent years, there have been unfortunate cases for well-known Vietnamese brands (such as Trung Nguyen Coffee, Buon Ma Thuot Coffee, ST25 Rice, Thin Pho, etc.) facing trademark infringements in the international market, leading to risks and undesired consequences for the businesses.
Foreign businesses have stolen these trademarks and registered them as trademarks in many other countries to conduct Business. These cases are lessons for Vietnamese businesses in particular and international businesses in general.
Protect brand rights
Provide trademark owners with legal rights, the right to sue, and seek compensation from organizations or individuals who copy or violate intellectual property rights.
Ensures that no one else can register a similar mark in the international market, maintaining the distinctiveness of the brand.
Have the right to use the ® symbol, signifying the exclusivity of the trademark. This builds trust and recognition among customers and reduces the risk of counterfeit goods.
Facilitate market expansion by safeguarding the brand's identity and reputation.
Shield your brand from unauthorized copying, theft, and double registration, ensuring its uniqueness and value. This fosters opportunities for sustainable development and consumer trust.
Protect your brand rights today with Global Link Asia Consulting!
For businesses intending to establish a company abroad in countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., etc., and expand their international market, it is advisable to consider registering trademark protection in the country where the business is incorporated.
Why should you register foreign trademark protection with Global Link Asia Consulting?
Global Link Asia Consulting, with over a decade of experience, proudly serves as a comprehensive, one-stop strategic corporate service provider. We have assisted numerous entrepreneurs in successfully registering their company trademarks.
One-stop solution
Experienced team
Efficiency
Reasonable cost
Our trademark registration services
No matter where you incorporate your company, we can help get your brand protected
Trademark in the Singapore
Singapore boasts a robust market economy, offering significant benefits for business owners. Registering trademarks in Singapore is vital for protecting your intellectual property rights and ensuring success in this market.
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) approves the trademark registration process in Singapore. The registration period for trademark protection in Singapore can last 6 to 8 months.
With a team of seasoned experts, we facilitates swift and effective trademark registration in Singapore for both Vietnamese and international businesses.
Trademark in the U.S.
The United States, being a vast and lucrative market, attracts numerous Vietnamese and foreign enterprises. Registering trademarks in the U.S. is essential for safeguarding intellectual property rights and preventing trademark infringements.
While it's not mandatory for businesses to register trademark protection in the U.S. before utilizing a mark, opting for trademark protection offers several practical advantages:
Mitigate the risk of copying or theft.
Receive stringent protection from the US Intellectual Property Office (USPTO).
Boost brand recognition in the US market.
Enhance business reputation and positioning.
We provide comprehensive trademark registration services in the US for Vietnamese and international businesses, ensuring a swift and effective process.
Trademarks in other countries
Beyond Singapore and the U.S., we help you protect your brand identiy in various countries worldwide, including Hong Kong, BVI, Thailand, Canada, among others. Our global reach allows us to assist businesses in protecting their intellectual property on an international scale.
Customer trust
Minh Cao [...] The trademark registration service provided by Global Link Asia Consulting is very straightforward. The Legal Team has been very supportive throughout the entire trademark registration process.
Thai Duong [...] My company's logo has been registered for trademark protection in the U.S. very promptly. Thank you, Global Link Asia Consulting team!
Trademark registration process at Global Link Asia Consulting?
We are proud to offer you an effective and reliable process for registering trademark protection abroad, ensuring your brand protection. The process involves the following steps:
- 1
Check - Search/Check the trademark
- 2
Register - Fill out the Trademark registration application
- 3
Review
- 4
Confirm successful
Step 1: Check - Search/Check the trademark
We conduct a thorough search and check of the business trademark in foreign countries. This step ensures that the trademark is unique and does not overlap with any previously registered trademarks in those countries.
Step 2: Register - Fill out the Trademark registration application
Following the verification, we proceed to fill out applications for trademark protection in the specific countries chosen by your enterprise.
Step 3: Review - Prepare the registration dossier
The dossier for international trademark protection registration includes:
- International trademark registration declaration.
- Brand template.
- List of goods and services.
- Proof of fee payment.
- Power of attorney: Authorization letter for the representative to file an international trademark registration application.
In addition, you can submit the following documents to increase trademark protection:
- Copy of the existing Trademark Registration Certificate.
- Copies of documents proving legal ownership of the trademark.
Depending on the regulations of each country, the requirements for trademark protection documents in foreign countries will be different.
Global Link Asia Consulting will work dilligently with the trademark office in this process to ensure your applications are approved quickly.
Step 4: Confirm - Confirm successful Trademark registration application
Once the enterprise's registration application is accepted, and the trademark protection is officially recognized in the chosen coutries, we promptly notify you of the successful outcome.
Global Link Asia Consulting provides high-quality and professional support and advice for businesses to register trademark protection abroad, helping businesses expand their global presence safely and effectively.
FAQs
Trademark is an essential concept in the business and legal fields. Trademark refers to a distinctive symbol, usually an image, name, slogan, or any other means, used to identify and distinguish the products or services of a company or brand.
Registering trademark protection abroad serves as a strategic move for businesses, aiding in their expansion endeavors, fostering business development, and safeguarding intellectual property rights on an international scale.
Traedmark protection serves several crucial purposes:
- Ensure that businesses have legal ownership of your brand name in that country’s industry.
- Enhance brand recognition and distinguish products or services from competitors in the market.
- Build customer trust by assuring them of the origin and reliability of the branded goods.
- Safeguard the brand against infringement and ensures a smooth entry into new markets.
You should consider registering for trademark in the country where your plan to do business/set up your company in. You should take into account the potential market, financial resources, and advertising scope of the enterprise before deciding which country to register in.
You can check the trademark registration status in 3 ways:
- Visit the official website of the trademark office in the specific country where you want to check the registration status.
- Utilize online trademark databases that aggregate information from various countries.
- Consider using professional services that specialize in trademark searches and registrations. Global Link Asia Consulting can help check trademarks and register your trademark protection abroad.
We will submit your compamy registration dossier to the trademark office in the chosen country: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), US Intellectual Property Office (USPTO), and so forth.
The time it takes to register trademark protection abroad can vary depending on several factors, and the registration period can potentialy last between 12 to 24 months.
To expedite the registration process and ensure accuracy, businesses can seek assistance from professional consulting services like Global Link Asia Consulting. For instance, the trademark registration process in Singapore with Global Link Asia Consulting can last approximately 6 to 8 months.
A trademark validity lasts depending on the country laws and regulations. This period begins from the official registration date of the Enterprise's trademark.
For example, in Singapore and the U.S., trademarks are protected for about ten years from the date of application and can be renewed continuously for ten years.
The expenses associated with registering trademark protection abroad can vary based on factors such as the number of countries involved, the goods and services category, translation costs, and filing fees. Contact us today for specific details and advice tailored to your business.
When registering trademark protection abroad, businesses need to pay attention to the following issues:
- Select the appropriate country for registration:
Businesses need to determine their target market to choose the appropriate registration country. - Understand the intellectual property laws of each country:
Each country has different intellectual property laws; businesses must carefully study these regulations to ensure a valid trademark registration application. - Check the availability of the chosen trademark:
Businesses need to check the trademark before registering to avoid cases where the trademark has already been registered by someone else. - Seek professional support:
Registering trademark protection is a complicated procedure. Businesses may need support and advice from Global Link Asia Consulting to ensure accurate and effective foreign trademark registration documents.
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