Global Trademark

Why should trademarks be checked before overseas expansion?

A successful domestic brand may still face earlier marks in a target country. Search and filing should precede market entry.

A successful domestic brand may still face earlier marks in a target country. Search and filing should precede market entry.

What to review

Search identical and similar marks in target markets before filing.

Strategic approach

Madrid can centralize international filing and management, but each designated office applies its domestic law.

Practical point

Goods/services specifications should reflect the actual country business model.

How SKY approaches the issue

Coordinate patent, design and trademark protection before product launch.

Official references

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This article is general information based on official materials reviewed in August 2026. Requirements may change and should be confirmed for each matter.

OFFICIAL IP DATABASES

Official Patent & IP Search Resources

Direct links to major official databases for patent, trademark, design and international IP searches.