This guide provides a practical starting point. The right sequence depends on the company, product, target customer and operating model
1. Start with the commercial route, not the filing list
Why product requirements, trademarks, patents, import, customs, distributors and e-commerce should be managed as one operating plan. BTW can move from initial assessment into local research, outreach, setup, filings, trade and recurring operations when required
2. Coordinate product compliance with trademark and patent work
Why product requirements, trademarks, patents, import, customs, distributors and e-commerce should be managed as one operating plan. BTW can move from initial assessment into local research, outreach, setup, filings, trade and recurring operations when required
3. Design the import, customs and invoicing flow
Why product requirements, trademarks, patents, import, customs, distributors and e-commerce should be managed as one operating plan. BTW can move from initial assessment into local research, outreach, setup, filings, trade and recurring operations when required
4. Build distributors and e-commerce after the operating model is clear
Why product requirements, trademarks, patents, import, customs, distributors and e-commerce should be managed as one operating plan. BTW can move from initial assessment into local research, outreach, setup, filings, trade and recurring operations when required