International Filings

IP strategy should follow your launch schedule, target markets, competitors, and budget. We help clients plan foreign filing strategies and coordinate with associates in each jurisdiction.

Foreign Patent Filing Coordination

For clients with overseas market needs, we plan filing schedules, prepare documents, manage priority claims, and communicate with foreign associates. Actual foreign procedures are conducted under each country's law and local associate guidance.

Foreign Trademark Filing Coordination

Before a brand enters overseas markets, we help confirm target countries, priority deadlines, associate quotations, filing strategy, and ongoing maintenance costs — aligning brand protection with your expansion plan.

Process

Foreign Filing Process

  1. Needs Assessment

    Confirm target markets, filing objectives, budget, and timeline.

  2. Priority & Deadline Verification

    Confirm whether a domestic case exists, whether priority should be claimed, and the applicable deadlines.

  3. Document Preparation

    Prepare application documents, translations, drawings, powers of attorney, and other required materials.

  4. Associate Coordination

    Confirm quotations, procedural requirements, and filing materials with foreign associates.

  5. Official Filing

    The local associate files the application under local law.

  6. Procedural Tracking

    Track examination, office actions, annuities, and other procedural matters.

Before Filing Abroad, Confirm the Following

Foreign filing notice: Foreign patent and trademark applications are generally filed through qualified local counsel under the laws of each country or region. We assist with document preparation, deadline management, and associate liaison; actual procedures, fees, examination outcomes, and timelines remain subject to local rules and associate advice.

Planning to enter overseas markets?

Foreign filings involve differing laws, associate fees, and procedures — allow sufficient lead time. Share your target markets and timeline and we will help plan the filing route.