Patent Specialists

Secure Your Inventions with Expert Patent Services Across Asia

Protect your proprietary hardware, chemical processes, and software architectures with a tailored international patent application strategy. From diagnostic prior art clearance to accelerated global prosecution, we manage your intellectual property life cycle from start to finish.From invention and utility patent filing to PCT national phase entry, office action response, and patent invalidation  we handle every stage of patent prosecution across China, India, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and 150+ countries via PCT.

7

Asian Jurisdictions

150+

PCT Countries

3

Patent Types

5K+

Clients Protected

⚠️ Two Critical Deadlines You Cannot Miss

China first-to-file: Whoever files first owns the patent not who invented it first. File before disclosing publicly or launching. | PCT 30-month deadline: Missing the PCT national phase deadline in China means your application is refused with no remedy. Learn about PCT national phase entry →

Specialized Patent Services from Drafting to Grant

We do not simply submit automated paperwork. Our intellectual property attorneys guide your technology through every phase of regional prosecution, defense, and enforcement.

Invention Patent Filing

Protect completely new technical solutions, operational methods, and industrial processes before registries like CNIPA, JPO, and India's IPO. We draft claims to secure your broadest possible scope of protection.

Utility Patent Filing

Shield mechanical and structural improvements quickly. This path offers a fast-track, cost-effective 10 year term that is ideal for fast-moving electronic and product innovations needing immediate market security.

Design Patent Filing

Protect the unique ornamental appearance and visual aesthetics of your consumer goods, hardware components, or custom packaging configurations across competitive regional marketplaces.

Patent Drafting Services

Strong defensive protection relies entirely on how your claims are built. Our patent specialists structure applications directly in Simplified Chinese for CNIPA or English for PCT, maintaining complete technical accuracy.

PCT National Phase Entry

Transition your international applications into target country registries with total administrative compliance. We handle localized translation, structural fee verification, and strict deadline tracking.

Office Action Response

Address examiner objections or formal refusals promptly. We draft precise, evidence-backed legal responses within the strict 4 month CNIPA time frames to advance your application toward final approval.

Patent Invalidation

Clear out conflicting competitor patents that are unfairly blocking your market access, or robustly defend your own granted assets from third-party cancellation attempts.

Patent Re-examination

If an application receives a final rejection notice, we launch structured appeals before a collegial board within three months, presenting updated claim amendments and technical arguments.

Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)

Leverage positive examination results from the USPTO or EPO to fast track your applications in China or Japan, reducing your waiting time for a first action down to 1 to 3 months.

The Step-by-Step Patent Application Process

Here’s exactly what happens when you work with Precise IP from initial prior art search to granted patent certificate.
1
Prior Art Search & Patentability Assessment
Before drafting, we search CNIPA, JPO, USPTO, and global patent databases to verify novelty, delivering an analytical assessment report to map your optimal global filing route.
CNIPA Search
JPO Search
Global Patent Databases
Written Report
2
Patent Drafting Claims, Specification & Drawings
Our attorneys draft your complete specification, technical drawings, and independent claims. For mainland filings, our teams handle native conversion to ensure no new matter is accidentally introduced.
Claims Drafting
Chinese Translation
Technical Drawings
PCT Strategy
3
Filing & Priority Date Secured
We submit your files electronically to lock in your priority date instantly. A single PCT submission covers over 150 countries for a 30 month runway.
Electronic Filing
Filing Receipt
Priority Date
PCT Coverage
4
Examination, Office Action Response & Prosecution
As regional registries publish and review your data, our attorneys manage all examiner interactions, telephonic interviews, and legal arguments within strict local windows.
Office Action Response
Claim Amendments
PPH Request
Examiner Interview
5
Grant, Certificate & Annual Fee Setup
Once approved, we deliver your digital certificate, record the assets within your portfolio, and coordinate your long-term maintenance fee schedules.
Patent Certificate
Annual Fee Setup
Portfolio Entry
Enforcement Strategy

Patent Filing 7 Asian Jurisdictions + PCT

We file and prosecute patents directly in each jurisdiction no third-party agents, no coordination gaps.

China

CNIPA · First-to-File
2–3 years invention · PPH available

India

IPO India
3–5 years invention

Japan

JPO · PPH available
2–3 years invention

Vietnam

NOIP
3–4 years invention

Malaysia

MyIPO
3–4 years invention

Hong Kong

HKIPD
Short-term patent option

Taiwan

TIPO
2–3 years invention

PCT (WIPO)

150+ countries · One filing
30-month national phase deadline

Patent Filing Timeline & Key Facts by Country

Patent fees vary significantly by type, number of claims, and pages. Contact us for an exact quote we provide full cost breakdowns before starting any work.
Country
IP Office
Patent Types
Invention Timeline
Fast-Track Option
Key Facts
CN 🇨🇳 China
CNIPA
CNIPA
Invention · Utility · Design
2–3 years
PPH · Pre-exam (3–5 mo)
First-to-file · Simplified Chinese required · 20yr term
IN 🇮🇳 India
IP India
IP India
Invention · Design
3–5 years
Expedited examination
English acceptable · 20yr term · PCT claims fee rule same as China
JP 🇯🇵 Japan
JPO
JPO
Invention · Utility · Design
2–3 years
PPH available
Japanese required · 20yr term · Multi-class design filing
VN 🇻🇳 Vietnam
NOIP
NOIP
Invention · Utility · Design
3–4 years
Vietnamese required · 20yr term · Long examination
MY 🇲🇾 Malaysia
MyIPO
MyIPO
Invention · Utility · Industrial Design
3–4 years
English acceptable · 20yr term
HK 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
HKIPD
HKIPD
Standard · Short-term
Based on CN/UK/EU patent
Re-registration of CN/UK/EU patents · English acceptable
TW 🇹🇼 Taiwan
TIPO
TIPO
Invention · Utility · Design
2–3 years
PPH available
Traditional Chinese required · 20yr term · Multi-class design
PCT
WIPO
WIPO
All types via national phase
30 months to national phase
PPH after national phase
150+ countries · 30-month deadline absolute in China · No late filing remedy

Why Businesses Trust Us for Patent Work

Patent prosecution in Asia requires deep local expertise. We bring daily practice experience with CNIPA, JPO, and India’s IPO not just general knowledge.

Daily Practice with CNIPA, JPO & India IPO

Our legal specialists work directly with regional examiners every day. We understand exactly how local registries evaluate claims and navigate unique regional matter rules.

In-House Chinese Patent Translation

Technical mistranslations lead to immediate application rejections. We execute all Simplified and Traditional Chinese conversions using specialized internal linguists who understand technical claim language perfectly.

PCT Strategy Expertise

China calculates national phase entry fees using your original application claim count, not your amended count. We evaluate your structure early to avoid surprising, inflated patent filing costs

One Firm for All 7 Asian Jurisdictions

We represent your technology directly across seven major trading markets. This unified management eliminates the coordination gaps and middleman costs associated with traditional brokers.

What Our Patent Clients Say

Companies from the US, Europe, and Asia trust Precise IP for patent prosecution and protection across China, Japan, and India.

We needed to register our trademark in China before launching and Precise IP made the entire process clear from day one. They filed quickly, handled a trademark opposition we weren't expecting, and kept us updated throughout. Our brand is now fully protected across China, Japan, and Vietnam.

Michael Turner Founder, UK Consumer Brand

What stood out was their in-house translation team. Our patent documents required precise Chinese-English translation and unlike other firms we'd worked with, Precise IP handled everything internally. No delays, no miscommunication. Our PCT national phase entry in China went through without a single issue.

Sarah Collins Legal Manager, US Technology Company

We had an urgent trademark squatting problem in China. Precise IP responded the same day, filed an invalidation request, and resolved it faster than we thought possible. Their knowledge of Chinese IP law and the first-to-file system saved us years of legal trouble.

David Chen Director, Global Manufacturing Firm

Frequently Asked Questions About Patent Services

Straightforward answers to common questions regarding international filings, regional time frames, and defense strategies.

Our patent services cover the complete administrative and legal workflow required to secure exclusive rights for your inventions. This includes executing clearance searches, claim drafting, responding to registry objections, and handling maintenance renewals across target countries.
 
Navigating the multi-jurisdictional patent application process requires careful coordination. Each country has strict translation mandates, unique subclass rules, and critical entry windows, such as the absolute 30 month timeline for China national phase entry.
 
An invention patent application typically requires 2 to 3 years to advance through substantive examination to a final grant. However, utilizing accelerated validation pathways can significantly compress this timeline.
 
You can generally secure three distinct asset types: Invention Patents for technical processes or hardware mechanics; Utility Model Patents for structural product adjustments; and Design Patents to safeguard unique ornamental product aesthetics.
 
No, all formal documents, specifications, and claims must be submitted to the Chinese registry in Simplified Chinese. Our specialized in-house translators handle this conversion directly to avoid technical phrasing errors.
 
The PPH allows you to fast-track your review in countries like China or Japan if you already hold a positive examination result from another major office like the USPTO. This can secure your first office action within 1 to 3 months rather than over a year.
 
An office action means the examiner has raised technical or formatting objections. We review the notice, clarify claim distinctions, amend technical phrasing if required, and submit a formal legal response within the strict local 2 to 4 month windows.
 
An invalidation is a legal proceeding used to cancel a competitor's granted patent by proving it lacks true novelty or an inventive step. It is a vital tool if a competitor's bad-faith asset is blocking your legitimate market access.
 

Ready to protect your invention?

File Your Patent in China, India & Asia Today Across Asia

Talk to our patent specialists get a clear picture of your filing options, fast-track routes, PCT strategy, and realistic costs. First consultation is free.