Vanguard

💡 Practice Area

Intellectual Property

Protecting your innovations worldwide.

Overview

Why choose Vanguard for Intellectual Property?

In today's knowledge economy, your intellectual property is often your most valuable asset. Our IP practice provides full-spectrum protection — from filing and prosecution through enforcement and litigation. We work with inventors, creative agencies, technology companies, and multinational brands to build robust IP portfolios that withstand commercial and legal challenges.

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What's included

01

Patent Filing & Prosecution

Utility, design, and provisional patent applications with global PCT filing capabilities.

02

Trademark Registration

Domestic and international trademark filing, watching services, and portfolio management.

03

Copyright Protection

Registration, licensing, and enforcement for creative works across all media.

04

Trade Secret Management

NDAs, confidentiality frameworks, and enforcement strategies.

05

IP Licensing

Drafting and negotiating licensing agreements that maximize the value of your IP.

06

IP Litigation

Enforcement and defense in infringement disputes before courts and the USPTO/EUIPO.

How We Work

Our Process

1

IP audit — identifying and cataloguing your existing assets

2

Gap analysis and protection strategy

3

Filing and prosecution management

4

Portfolio monitoring and watch services

5

Enforcement action if infringement is detected

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

US utility patents typically take 2–3 years from filing. We offer accelerated examination strategies to shorten this timeline where possible.

Yes. We use the PCT system for patents and the Madrid Protocol for trademarks to provide cost-effective international coverage.

An FTO analysis assesses whether your product or process infringes any third-party patents. It is essential before launching a new product.

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