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Jurisdictions

Protect your intellectual property across borders – and unlock the full commercial value of your innovations in global markets. We understand the complexities, obstacles, and regulatory variations that come with filing in different jurisdictions. With our experienced team and a strong international network of trusted partners, we deliver comprehensive support to ensure your IP is strategically protected while enabling you to scale, commercialize, and expand your innovations worldwide.

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In today’s global business and innovation landscape, protecting intellectual property in multiple jurisdictions has become increasingly important. International filings help businesses and individuals secure patents, trademarks, and industrial designs internationally in a cost- and time-efficient manner compared to filing separately in each country.

Why Protect Your Innovations Across Jurisdictions?

Why Secure International IP Protection?

Multijurisdictional Recognition and Enforcement

Establish enforceable intellectual property rights across key jurisdictions to prevent unauthorized use, infringement, and exploitation of inventions, creative works, and proprietary technologies.

Expand International Business Opportunities

International protection enables the lawful commercialization of IP assets through licensing, technology transfer, investment, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships in foreign markets — ensuring optimal economic return.

Reduce Legal Risks

International registration clarifies ownership boundaries, avoids third-party IP infringement, and minimizes the risk of disputes and litigation in key markets.

Optimize IP Portfolio Management

Plan strategic protection, prioritize markets for filing, and manage budgets and timelines systematically.

International IP Filing & Protection Routes

Patent Protection

181 contracting states
Single international application for streamlined filing
Deferral of national phase entry by 30–31 months
International search & preliminary examination
Potential early cost optimization

International Trademark Registration

132 members covering 114+ countries
Single application designating multiple jurisdictions
Centralized portfolio management through WIPO
Valid for 10 years with renewable protection
Ability to extend protection to additional countries

International Design Registration

98 contracting parties
Single application protecting up to 100 designs
Protection up to 25 years (jurisdiction-dependent)
Simplified and unified procedures
Convenient post-registration management

Country-Specific IP Protection

Filing directly in individual jurisdictions
Ideal for 1–3 priority markets
Full control under national laws, independent of international treaties
Potentially faster examination timelines
Cost-efficient for limited territorial scope

International Application Filing Support Services

International Protection Strategy Consulting

Legal consultation, recommendation of suitable countries, and development of an optimal filing roadmap (PCT / Madrid / Hague or direct filing) to optimize costs and protection scope according to business needs.

Protectability & Availability Search

Preliminary and in-depth searches in Vietnam and internationally (PCT, Madrid, Hague) to assess risks, registrability, and feasibility before filing.

Application Drafting & Document Preparation

Drafting applications, descriptions, claims, drawings/photos, and technical documents in full compliance with WIPO standards and the regulations of each target country, ensuring validity from the very beginning.

Filing & Progress Monitoring

Filing international applications through the selected system and closely monitoring the examination progress in each designated country to promptly handle any arising issues.

Renewal & Centralized Portfolio Management

Monitoring validity periods, sending renewal reminders, and centrally managing the entire portfolio of patents, trademarks, and industrial designs across multiple countries.

Handling Refusals & Appeals

Preparing and submitting responses to refusals; assisting with appeals or requests for re-examination to protect client rights at every stage of the examination process.

Our Partner Network

WINTER IP collaborates with reputable intellectual property representatives in numerous countries, providing efficient support for international filing and multi-jurisdictional portfolio management.

Vietnam

China

Hong Kong

Taiwan

India

Laos

Cambodia

South Korea

Japan

Australia

Vietnam

China

Hong Kong

Taiwan

India

Laos

Cambodia

South Korea

Japan

Australia

EU (28 countries)

Questions

Frequent FAQs

How does international registration differ from filing directly in individual countries?

International filing systems (PCT, Madrid, Hague) allow applicants to submit a single application (or set of applications) to seek protection in multiple member jurisdictions. This approach optimizes initial costs, simplifies administration, and streamlines portfolio management compared to filing separately in each jurisdiction.

When should I choose the PCT, Madrid, or Hague system?

1. PCT System – Patents

Choose PCT when you:

Seek to preserve priority and defer national filing costs for up to 30–31 months.
Have not finalized target markets but intend to pursue multi-jurisdictional protection.
Require international search and examination to assess patentability before major investment.
Prefer filing a single application rather than pursuing multiple national filings immediately.

2. Madrid System – Trademarks

Choose Madrid when you:

Aim to protect trademarks in multiple countries via one application, one language, and a centralized fee structure.
Use goods/services classifications that are broadly acceptable across designated jurisdictions.
Need protection aligned with international brand expansion in multiple markets.
Prefer centralized renewal, recordal, and portfolio administration through WIPO.

3. Hague System – Industrial Designs

Choose Hague when you:

Require industrial design protection in several jurisdictions through one international filing.
Have multiple design variations and wish to include them in a single application.
Seek a more cost-effective route compared to separate national filings.
Operate in industries such as fashion, consumer goods, electronics, furniture, etc., where simultaneous international product launch is essential.

What is the key advantage of the PCT System for patents?

It allows deferral of national or regional phase entry for up to 30–31 months from the priority date, providing valuable time for market assessment, partner negotiations, and budget planning before committing to national-level costs.

How many countries can I designate through the Madrid System for trademarks?

The Madrid System enables designation of protection in 114+ countries through a single application with centralized management via WIPO.

When is Direct National Filing the preferred option?

When protection is only needed in 1–3 key jurisdictions and the applicant:

Requires straightforward procedures with full control under national laws; or
Requires faster examination timelines available in certain jurisdictions.

Which jurisdictions can WINTER IP assist with?

We support filings in all contracting parties of the PCT, Madrid, and Hague Systems. Additionally, we work with a global network of trusted associates in major markets such as the EU, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and others to ensure efficient multi-jurisdictional filing and prosecution.

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