Intellectual Property (IP) Protection Service

Design theft damages your business. Our IP protection ensures your concepts, molds, and documents remain under your control.

Confidentiality & Contracts with Factories

Many clients worry that factories could copy or resell their product ideas once designs are shared. Based on your requirements, we can include NDAs and IP clauses in supplier contracts that are enforceable under Chinese law, legally binding factories where it matters most.

With over 20 years of sourcing experience, we know which agreements carry weight and how to enforce them. You gain peace of mind knowing your IP is backed by contracts that protect you in China, not just on paper.

Control Over Molds and Tools

Factories sometimes reuse molds and tools to make extra units or sell similar products to other buyers. We secure ownership of molds and require suppliers to return or destroy them after production, with clauses that specify penalties if terms are broken.

Having completed over 1,500 projects across 15 countries, we’ve developed proven systems to hold suppliers accountable. You keep full control over the tools that bring your designs to life, ensuring your products remain exclusive.

Product Specs & Documents Security

Leaking product specs or technical drawings can expose your designs to competitors. We use secure file-sharing systems and encrypted communication to protect sensitive documents, restricting access to only those directly involved in production.

With a vetted supplier network of over 100 trusted partners, we know exactly who handles your information and enforce clear data-handling requirements in China. You confidently develop products without risking your design files falling into the wrong hands.

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One leak can cost you your edge. Schedule a free call today and source products in China with your IP secured.

Why Choose Sphere Resources?

1

Built for Custom Products

Custom branded products are our focus, not a side service — we know the workflow, the complexity, and how to deliver them.

2

Australian-Led China Operations

Our Australian-led team on the ground in China bridges Western expectations with the realities of overseas production every single day.

3

Work From Your Brief

Instead of forcing your project into a fixed catalog, we build the production approach around what your client actually needs.

4

In-House Factory + Network

Direct production control through our own apparel factory, plus a wider network of vetted suppliers for any other product category.

5

Long-Tenured, Experienced Team

Most of our staff have been with us for over eight years, building deep factory relationships and production knowledge over time.

How We Work

Our work centres around these four types of businesses, but any company that needs custom branded products manufactured is welcome to get in touch.

Step 1: Share Your Brief

Send us your product idea, project requirements, or the goals you are trying to achieve. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out, but the more context you can share upfront, the faster we can move.

Helpful details include product type, estimated quantities, target price point, any specs or references you have, and your ideal timeline. A rough direction is enough to get started.

Step 2: Shape the Approach Together​

We'll get on a call to walk through your project, discuss scope, and talk through the best approach. This is where we align on what's realistic, identify the right solutions, and map out the services needed to deliver.

By the end of this step, you'll have a clear direction and a plan we can both move forward with.

Step 3: Develop & Sample

We coordinate product development and sampling so you can review real products before committing to production. This includes supplier sourcing, development rounds, and revisions until the product matches your requirements.

You approve based on what you can see and hold, not assumptions.

Step 4: Move into Production

Once samples are approved and you're ready to proceed, a deposit is collected to confirm the order and kick off production.

From here we manage manufacturing directly with our suppliers and keep you updated on progress and timelines throughout.

Step 5: Packaging, Kitting & Quality Control

We oversee quality throughout production rather than just at the end, catching issues while they're still easy to fix.

Once production is complete, we coordinate any packaging, kitting, or pack assembly required so everything is finished and ready to ship.

Step 6: Ship & Deliver

We manage the shipping and logistics execution to get your products where they need to go — whether that's a single warehouse, multiple locations, or dropshipped directly to individual addresses.

You'll be kept informed until everything is delivered and confirmed.

Step 1: Share Your Brief Step 2: Shape the Approach Together​ Step 3: Develop & Sample Step 4: Move into Production Step 5: Packaging, Kitting & Quality Control Step 6: Ship & Deliver

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Still Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

What happens to my molds and product specifications after production?

We ensure that all molds and tools used in production are either returned to us or destroyed, so they cannot be reused for other clients’ products.

We work closely with manufacturers to ensure adherence to agreed terms and swiftly address any misuse, leveraging our established relationships and local expertise.

We handle all communications with factories about IP-related issues, ensuring clear, professional discussions to mitigate risks and enforce protection.

Yes, we take proactive steps by using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), controlling mold ownership, and enforcing strict confidentiality clauses to prevent replication.

If a supplier refuses to sign, we do not move forward with them. We ensure all suppliers understand the importance of IP protection and its inclusion in our agreements.

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Have a question about our services or ready to get started? Our team is here to help.