Protect Your Intellectual Property Worldwide

An effective domestic and international intellectual property (IP) strategy is critical to the success of your business. If your company manufactures, sells, licenses or distributes products internationally, you need maximized protection of your patents and trademarks outside of the U.S.

For companies who operate internationally, patents granted and trademarks registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are just the beginning. You need to consider the importance of seeking IP protection in every country where you do business.

At Sand, Sebolt & Wernow, our experienced IP attorneys help businesses secure and maintain international patent and trademark protection across global markets.

Why You Need to Protect Your Patents Outside of the U.S.

U.S. patent and trademark registrations are territorial and only provide protection within the U.S. If your business operates internationally, your intellectual property rights may be vulnerable in foreign countries.

Global commerce and e-commerce platforms have made it easier than ever for businesses to expand internationally. However, international expansion also increases the risk of:

• Patent infringement
• Trademark counterfeiting
• Unauthorized use of your brand
• Reverse engineering of your products
• Loss of exclusive rights in foreign markets

An IP attorney can help you determine how to best protect your intellectual property assets domestically and internationally. Sand, Sebolt & Wernow helps businesses develop comprehensive international IP strategies to protect intellectual property worldwide.

International IP Strategy & Foreign Filings

Every business has unique intellectual property needs. Our attorneys work closely with clients to identify which patents, trademarks and other IP assets require international protection.

When developing your global IP strategy, we consider factors such as:

• Target markets and customer base
• International manufacturing locations
• Global supply chains
• Licensing opportunities
• Core technologies and inventions
• International filing costs and timelines

We simplify the complex process of foreign patent and trademark filings so you can focus on growing your business.

International Patent Filing Services: Foreign Patent Protection & PCT Applications

With the rise e-commerce platforms, it is easier than ever to manufacture or sell your products in markets outside of the U.S. 

If your products or technologies are sold or manufactured internationally, foreign patent protection may be necessary to preserve your competitive advantage.

Our firm assists clients with:

• Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications
• Foreign Patent application
• Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) filings
• Foreign patent prosecution
• International patent appeals
• Overseas patent infringement matters
• Global patent portfolio management

If you are considering patent protection for your products, we can help you assess your company’s potential risks and how to best extend your IP protection into the necessary jurisdictions. We work with trusted associate firms worldwide to prosecute patent applications in jurisdictions across Europe, Asia, South America, Canada, Mexico and beyond.

Whether your inventions fall within established international frameworks or require country-specific strategies, we can guide you through every stage of the process.

International Trademark Registration Services: Protect Your Brand Globally

Globalization has made it a breeze for all types of businesses to sell products or offer services worldwide.  However, trademark protections are not nearly as flexible. Registering a trademark in the United States does not protect your brand internationally. Businesses expanding into foreign markets should secure trademark rights in each country where they operate or plan to do business.

Our attorneys help clients navigate:

• Madrid Protocol applications
• Paris Convention filings
• International trademark registration
• Trademark maintenance and renewals
• Trademark enforcement abroad
• Brand protection strategies
• Anti-counterfeiting measures

We help businesses protect their trademarks, logos, taglines and brand identity worldwide, while minimizing risks associated with unauthorized use and infringement.

International IP Agreements & Licensing Support

In addition to foreign patent and trademark filings, we assist clients with international intellectual property agreements, including:

• Licensing agreements
• Technology transfer agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Royalty negotiations
• International IP transactions
• Reverse engineering disputes

Our goal is to help businesses maximize the value of their intellectual property assets while protecting their legal rights globally.

Maintaining Your International Patent & Trademark Rights

Being granted a patent or a trademark registration by a foreign country or jurisdiction is just the start of your international IP protection journey.  Every country or jurisdiction, such as the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that represents many countries, has its own unique maintenance requirements, deadlines, renewal procedures and fee structures for patents and trademarks.

Failure to comply with these requirements can result in the loss of valuable intellectual property rights.

Our team helps clients maintain foreign IP protections by managing:

• Patent maintenance deadlines
• Trademark renewals
• International filings and disclosures
• Foreign jurisdiction compliance
• Portfolio monitoring and management

We continue working with you long after registration or patent issuance to help ensure your intellectual property remains protected worldwide.

Your Global Intellectual Property Partner

At Sand, Sebolt & Wernow, we provide comprehensive intellectual property services for businesses operating in domestic and international markets.

From foreign patent filings and international trademark registration to global IP strategy and enforcement, our attorneys are committed to helping you protect, maintain and grow your intellectual property portfolio worldwide.

Your intellectual property is the foundation of your business. Let us help you protect it globally. Contact Sand, Sebolt & Wernow today.