Trademark registration is an important step in protecting your business’s intellectual property. As the global economy continues to expand, more businesses and brands are looking to extend their presence overseas. In order to protect their intellectual property in foreign countries, it is important for entrepreneurs to understand the process of registering a trademark abroad. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), on average, approximately four million trademark applications are filed every year worldwide.

A trademark can be a word, phrase, symbol or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services from those of others. It can be a logo, slogan, product name or even a sound.