IP Accelerator
Get trademark support for your brand
The IP Accelerator program connects you with a network of vetted legal service providers that offer trademark support and other intellectual-property services. Get competitive rates, establish your IP, and enroll in Amazon Brand Registry faster.
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Why IP Accelerator?
We created the IP Accelerator program with small and medium businesses in mind. Get help registering your trademark, or work with a service provider to file a copyright or patent application, research potential brand names, or manage an IP dispute.
Save time and money
Connect with vetted IP service providers who offer competitive rates and can guide you through each step for securing your trademark.
Protect your brand
Get expert help establishing your IP in other countries so you can confidently expand your brand’s footprint in and beyond the Amazon store.
Jumpstart Amazon brand benefits
Use a pending trademark obtained through IP Accelerator to enroll in Brand Registry, unlocking a range of protection tools and selling benefits faster.
Anker Innovations
“As a multi-brand enterprise, our ability to build and protect our brands is critical. With IP Accelerator, we are able to quickly enroll in Brand Registry and take advantage of the brand protection tools Amazon offers. ”
Robinson Cheng
General Counsel
Gaines Family Farmstead
“One of the biggest benefits of Amazon’s IP Accelerator is the additional security it provides businesses like ours in terms of stopping potential counterfeiters. ”
Dewar Gaines
Owner and Operator
15,000+
Brands enrolled in Brand Registry through IP Accelerator
35+
Countries where IP Accelerator can help brands register trademarks and other intellectual property
Ready to get started?
Step 1
Log in to Seller Central
Log into Seller Central or sign up for a selling account if you don’t already have one. We recommend using a Professional selling account so you can take advantage of a full range of services.
Step 2
Access IP Accelerator
Access IP Accelerator anytime from the Seller Central main menu by clicking Apps and Services, then Explore Services. Select IP Accelerator from the drop-down menu and click Search then explore the list of service providers.
Step 3
Contact a provider
After selecting a provider, review their information, and click Contact Provider. Enter information about your request in the pop-up, then click Submit Request. Providers should respond within two business days.
Note: If you’ve already created a Brand Registry account, make sure the email address associated with your request matches the address you use to log into Brand Registry.
Note: If you’ve already created a Brand Registry account, make sure the email address associated with your request matches the address you use to log into Brand Registry.
Step 4
Register your trademark and enroll your brand
Your service provider will guide you through each step of the trademarking process. Once your trademark application has been filed with the appropriate trademark or intellectual-property office, your provider will notify you that you’re ready to enroll in Brand Registry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an IP Accelerator cost?
Amazon doesn’t charge a fee to connect you with service providers. When you select a service provider, you work with and pay them directly.
Amazon has pre-negotiated rates for certain services covering a single brand for a single class of goods or services. Additional fees will apply for other services, including searching for multiple brands or filing for additional types of intellectual property.
Amazon has pre-negotiated rates for certain services covering a single brand for a single class of goods or services. Additional fees will apply for other services, including searching for multiple brands or filing for additional types of intellectual property.
Service
Maximum service fee
Filing a Japan trademark application 2
50,000 yen
A high-level brand search of trademark office records for relevant pending applications or registrations. This search is limited to internationally registered trademarks designated by Japan. This makes it possible to eliminate the same trademark threat/failure.
15,000 yen
A comprehensive brand review, including trademark office records and unregistered uses. This review is performed among registered trademarks or applied for trademarks in the Japan Intellectual Property Office database, and among internationally registered trademarks designated by Japan in the World Intellectual Property Organization database. Furthermore, we will perform a rough search on the internet for the top 5 trademark searches mentioned above. Finally, we provide written reports and views on the chances of a successful trademark application.
40,000 yen
1 Rates for other services will vary by provider.
2 Pre-negotiated rates for trademark applications in other patent and trademark offices are often comparable, but may vary.
2 Pre-negotiated rates for trademark applications in other patent and trademark offices are often comparable, but may vary.
How long does it take to register a trademark through IP Accelerator?
Trademark registration times vary by trademark office. You can ask your service provider about the status of your trademark application anytime. Once your application is pending, you can enroll in Brand Registry.
IIn which countries can I use IP Accelerator to connect with legal service providers?
IP Accelerator is available to brands worldwide. Current service providers are based in multiple countries, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the US.
In what languages can IP Accelerator service providers provide support?
IP Accelerator providers are able to assist brands in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, Hindi, Gujarati, Italian, Portuguese, and Arabic.
Language support varies by provider, so be sure to check for language availability when contacting a provider.
Language support varies by provider, so be sure to check for language availability when contacting a provider.
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