Register Your Trademark Where You Sell And Where You Source – Before It’s Too Late!
Think Your Brand is Safe? Think Again!
Did you know?
Many countries, including China, follow a first-to-file trademark system, meaning whoever registers the trademark first owns it. Opportunists, factories, or even competitors can register your brand before you do – and once they own it, they can:
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Block your goods from leaving the country (Customs won’t let them ship)
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Stop your manufacturer from producing your products - legally
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Force you to pay a high fee to reclaim your brand
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Sell knockoff versions of your product under your brand name
Most business owners know they should register their trademark in their selling country (e.g., the US, UK, or EU). But what about where you source your products? If your brand is being manufactured overseas – especially in countries like China, India, Vietnam, or Turkey – you could be leaving it completely exposed to trademark hijackers and supply chain disruptions.
This Happens More Than You Think
One of our clients, who had been sourcing from China since 2021, recently had his shipment blocked because someone else registered his trademark there before he did. He had to pay a huge sum just to get his own products released! Luckily, we stepped in and found a legal solution, but this kind of problem can easily be avoided.
Where Should You Register Your Trademark?
Your Selling Country
US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.
Your Sourcing Country
China, India, Vietnam, Turkey, etc.
Any Market You Plan to Expand To
Before launching in a new region.
How Zignify Global Product Sourcing Helps You Protect Your Brand
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Trademark Registration in Key Sourcing & Selling Market
Prevent brand hijacking.
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Global Trademark Protection
Secure your IP worldwide.
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Customs Protection
Ensure your goods can be shipped without issues.
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Trademark Dispute Resolution
If your brand is already registered by someone else, we can help reclaim it.
Who Needs Trademark Protection?
Amazon & E-commerce Sellers (Amazon, Shopify, DTC brands)
Private Label & White-Label Brands
Manufacturers & Importers
Startups Expanding Internationally
Chinese (Simplified)
English
German
Turkish