Intellectual Property Services
Intellectual property is a valuable asset for companies and IP protection is of paramount importance. However, this may be challenging for investors since regulations and laws, as well as their implementation, differs across Asia.
IP is one of the most important cornerstones for starting or developing your business in Asia.
With Dezan Shira and Associates, you are engaging directly with an Asia-wide strategic IP advisory services firm. In our third decade of operations in Asia, we offer a deep understanding of its various business and regulatory environments, provide comprehensive market entry services, as well as advisory and filing services for trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
Authorized as a trademark agency in China, and with comprehensive IP services for more than a dozen countries throughout Asia, our advisors use their exceptional expertise in legal, accounting, technology, and market entry intelligence to offer you a one-stop solution.
We provide cost-effective and tailored solutions to secure your valuable intangible assets.
Our areas of expertise include:
IP Advisory
- IP portfolio management and exploitation
- Appealing trademark refusals
- IP dispute management and strategy
- IP enforcement
- Copyright registration
- Patents intelligence
- IP protection for online business
- Customs recordation of IP rights
- Customized training and workshops
Trademark Services
- Trademark strategy
- Trademark registration
- Trademark renewal
- Trademark prosecution
- Cancellation against registered trademark
- Trademark invalidation
- Trademark assignment
- Trademark licensing management
Market Entry Intelligence
- IP research
- Competitive landscape research
- Regulatory landscape research
- Supply chain mapping
- Country comparison and location selection
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Trusted by Global Businesses
Our clients are headquartered in more than 100 countries worldwide - including Europe, the Americas, and Asia, ranging in size from start-ups, to mid-cap and large enterprises. Here is what our clients have to share about us:
It has been pleasure working with the team. The Dezan Shira and Associates India team is very professional, always there to support clients, and are very ...accommodating.
CEO
Dezan Shira assists Organica Water with our corporate secretarial services, financial and tax advice in Asia. Their availability and high-level professional services have led to a valuable long-term relationship, resulting in global ...cooperation.
Director
Dezan Shira & Associates’ excellent integrated corporate service solutions and strategic advice, have played a crucial role for us in implementing our Singapore expansion ...plans.
Managing Director
It has been pleasure working with the team. The Dezan Shira and Associates India team is very professional, always there to support clients, and are very ...accommodating.
CEO
Dezan Shira assists Organica Water with our corporate secretarial services, financial and tax advice in Asia. Their availability and high-level professional services have led to a valuable long-term relationship, resulting in global ...cooperation.
Director
Dezan Shira has played a crucial role in helping our China expansion from a RO to a full-fledged trading entity - through careful planning, in-person meetings, and qualitative strategic advice. The setup is particularly complex in China, but we were led through the legal and tax intricacies, regulations, and obligations towards local authorities smoothly. We were delighted to close the circle by inaugurating our China office ...with Dezan Shira’s help.
Director Sales Asia Pacific, VSM Abrasives
Ping has offices in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand. We’ve been a client of Dezan Shira’s for 25 years, from setting up companies, to back-office services. Although many “big 8” firms think they specialize in Asia, Dezan Shira is the only firm that I know of with the breadth, depth, and expertise across the region. My compliments to the team for our 25 years of positive experience; I rely on, recommend, ...and trust you even more.
COO, Asia Operations and Supply Chain
Bloomsbury Institute, a UK higher education provider, engaged Dezan Shira to incorporate their company in India and assist with employment and payroll. They efficiently handled the complex process, enabling them to set up the company, including a bank account, and employ 7 staff members in Hyderabad. Their multi-disciplinary team is a pleasure to work with and provided comprehensive services in-house. Client service and ...support have been excellent and they continue to ensure our compliance with company law and assist with payroll services.
Principal and CEO at Bloomsbury Institute
Dezan Shira & Associates’ excellent integrated corporate service solutions and strategic advice, have played a crucial role for us in implementing our Singapore expansion ...plans.
Managing Director
It has been pleasure working with the team. The Dezan Shira and Associates India team is very professional, always there to support clients, and are very ...accommodating.
CEO
Dezan Shira assists Organica Water with our corporate secretarial services, financial and tax advice in Asia. Their availability and high-level professional services have led to a valuable long-term relationship, resulting in global ...cooperation.
Director
Dezan Shira has played a crucial role in helping our China expansion from a RO to a full-fledged trading entity - through careful planning, in-person meetings, and qualitative strategic advice. The setup is particularly complex in China, but we were led through the legal and tax intricacies, regulations, and obligations towards local authorities smoothly. We were delighted to close the circle by inaugurating our China office ...with Dezan Shira’s help.
Director Sales Asia Pacific, VSM Abrasives
Ping has offices in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand. We’ve been a client of Dezan Shira’s for 25 years, from setting up companies, to back-office services. Although many “big 8” firms think they specialize in Asia, Dezan Shira is the only firm that I know of with the breadth, depth, and expertise across the region. My compliments to the team for our 25 years of positive experience; I rely on, recommend, ...and trust you even more.
COO, Asia Operations and Supply Chain
Dezan Shira has played a crucial role in helping our China expansion from a RO to a full-fledged trading entity - through careful planning, in-person meetings, and qualitative strategic advice. The setup is particularly complex in China, but we were led through the legal and tax intricacies, regulations, and obligations towards local authorities smoothly. We were delighted to close the circle by inaugurating our China office ...with Dezan Shira’s help.
Director Sales Asia Pacific, VSM Abrasives
Ping has offices in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand. We’ve been a client of Dezan Shira’s for 25 years, from setting up companies, to back-office services. Although many “big 8” firms think they specialize in Asia, Dezan Shira is the only firm that I know of with the breadth, depth, and expertise across the region. My compliments to the team for our 25 years of positive experience; I rely on, recommend, ...and trust you even more.
COO, Asia Operations and Supply Chain
Bloomsbury Institute, a UK higher education provider, engaged Dezan Shira to incorporate their company in India and assist with employment and payroll. They efficiently handled the complex process, enabling them to set up the company, including a bank account, and employ 7 staff members in Hyderabad. Their multi-disciplinary team is a pleasure to work with and provided comprehensive services in-house. Client service and ...support have been excellent and they continue to ensure our compliance with company law and assist with payroll services.
Principal and CEO at Bloomsbury Institute
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