No. 806-809 Jinfeng Building, Pailou Ji Area, Wanjiang District, Dongguan, China

IP protection for China Sourcing

We help protect your IP by securing contracts, managing molds, and ensuring data security throughout the sourcing and product development process.

Confidentiality & Contracts with Factories

We include non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and IP protection clauses in contracts with factories to safeguard your proprietary information. These agreements legally bind manufacturers to use your IP solely for your product and prohibit them from sharing, replicating, or using it for any other purpose, with penalties for breaches.

Control Over Molds and Tools

We retain ownership of molds and manufacturing tools to prevent them from being used by other clients. After production, we ensure the factory returns or destroys any tools, molds, or product-specific materials to protect your designs.

Control Over Molds and Tools

We retain ownership of molds and manufacturing tools to prevent them from being used by other clients. After production, we ensure the factory returns or destroys any tools, molds, or product-specific materials to protect your designs.

Product Specs & Documents Security

We implement secure file-sharing systems and encrypted communication channels to protect your sensitive documents. We restrict access to your product specifications and designs to only those involved in the manufacturing process.

Brands We Work With

Benefits of Our IP Protection Services

1
Local Insights

As a China-based sourcing agency, we have in-depth knowledge of local manufacturing practices, giving us an advantage in protecting your IP during production.

2
Australian Ownership

Being Australian-owned, we understand the importance of international IP laws and apply Western standards to safeguard your product designs, specifications, and confidential information.

3
Proactive Risk Management

By proactively setting up IP protection measures in contracts and processes, we minimize the risk of your intellectual property being misused or leaked.

4
Reliable Supplier Communication

We manage all communication with your suppliers regarding IP protection, ensuring that factories understand and adhere to your IP terms throughout the production process.

5
End-to-End Support

From product development to manufacturing and shipment, we conduct comprehensive solutions that ensures your intellectual property remains protected throughout the entire sourcing process.

Let’s Discuss Your IP Protection Needs

Sphere Resources specializes in safeguarding your intellectual property during product sourcing and development in China. With our Australian ownership and strong local presence in China, we ensure that your designs, product specifications, and sensitive data are protected. Our team works directly with factories to implement confidentiality agreements, control access to molds and tools, and maintain secure data handling practices, so you can focus on growing your business with peace of mind.

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation today to learn how we can help with your business.

Testimonials

Chocolatier AU
Chocolatier AU

A great packaging partner. We have worked with Sphere Resources over many years and have always found them easy to work with and very efficient. In addition, and perhaps more important, the quality of their work is excellent and we are proud to showcase our chocolates in Sphere supplied packaging.

BOLT Marketing
BOLT Marketing

Honest, reliable and extremely efficient at what they do. We have been using Sphere Resources for many years to assist us with sourcing a wide range of products from China. I couldn't think of a more reliable and trustworthy company to work with and highly recommend them to any other business looking for a sourcing partner.

Michael Davis
Michael Davis

Promotional and Merch Sourcing. Sam, Wendy, Carol and the team at Sphere are great. Competitive pricing but also proactive with updates and if there is ever a QC issue they are on to it and have it fixed before you know it. Can recommend highly.

Caring for You
Caring for You

Outstanding customer service and high quality garments. The Sphere Resources team have been manufacturing our nursing uniforms for nearly 2 years and have always been professional and accommodating to our requirements. The garments are always of the highest quality and the timings always accurate. We could not be happier with the service and the garments they provide.

Tony & Mark's
Tony & Mark's

Super friendly, professional and great to deal with. The team have outstanding product knowledge and attention to detail. This is truly reflected in the quality of their service and products. No matter what product we are after, Sam and the team always deliver! We look no further than Sphere Resources!

Jon Kapiniaris
Jon Kapiniaris

Bespoke sourcing with clear communication. Working with the Sam, Wendy, Carol and the whole team at Sphere has been an enjoyable experience. They are a standout in their field as they have genuine attention to detail, willingness to find a solution and ability to prioritize times sensitive jobs. Additionally in bespoke merchandise occasionally things go wrong, they are willing to find a sensible resolution.

DMC Sport
DMC Sport

We have been working with Sphere Resources for over 10 years and their service is nothing short of exceptional. Sam, Christina and the team ensure timely deliveries and whenever we have specific requests or changes, they handle these with ease and efficiency. We truly appreciate the partnership and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, quality products and excellent service!

Travis Ward
Travis Ward

Great service, very easy to deal with, & fast delivery

Rick Selleck
Rick Selleck

I have been dealing with Sam and Christina for 15 years now very happy indeed. Highly recommend.

Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith

Sphere are fantastic. Sam and his team have been nothing but professional to deal with. I've dealt with them for a long time and with their support, have been able to trust the quality coming out from China.

Erica Hill
Erica Hill

Efficient and very responsive. Our company has used Sphere Resources for many years now and we will continue to do so. Carol, Sam & Christina are so efficient, patient and resourceful, that it's difficult to imagine where our business would be without their partnership. We especially appreciate their responsiveness, attention to detail and fast turnaround times. We have recommended them to a number of other businesses in our area.

CJ

Sam and his team have made purchasing products from China very easy for us over the last 10 years. The ability they have to oversee quality and consistency is not something we could do ourselves from here.

JD

Sphere the professional choice. I have worked along time with sphere resources and always feel comfortable and at ease. They are professional, consistent and really understand the market. I would not look for anyone else for any sourcing and freight needs.

Nick Simpson

Sam and the team at Sphere Resources were our eyes and ears on the ground in China. They visited our equipment supplier's factory, conducted a thorough inspection and supplied us with a detailed report. We would have been running blind without their expertise. Can't recommend their high level of service enough. We will utilise their services for each and every offshore equipment purchase moving forward.

Amy

Exceptional Customer Service and quality. We were fed up with pushy sales company's and reps and then we found Sphere Resources. Their Customer Service is exceptional, they are always happy to help and go the extra mile. All our items arrived ahead of schedule. The quality of all their products exceeded our expectations and we receive so many compliments on all our products and merchandise.

Chocolatier AU
Chocolatier AU

A great packaging partner. We have worked with Sphere Resources over many years and have always found them easy to work with and very efficient. In addition, and perhaps more important, the quality of their work is excellent and we are proud to showcase our chocolates in Sphere supplied packaging.

BOLT Marketing
BOLT Marketing

Honest, reliable and extremely efficient at what they do. We have been using Sphere Resources for many years to assist us with sourcing a wide range of products from China. I couldn't think of a more reliable and trustworthy company to work with and highly recommend them to any other business looking for a sourcing partner.

Michael Davis
Michael Davis

Promotional and Merch Sourcing. Sam, Wendy, Carol and the team at Sphere are great. Competitive pricing but also proactive with updates and if there is ever a QC issue they are on to it and have it fixed before you know it. Can recommend highly.

Caring for You
Caring for You

Outstanding customer service and high quality garments. The Sphere Resources team have been manufacturing our nursing uniforms for nearly 2 years and have always been professional and accommodating to our requirements. The garments are always of the highest quality and the timings always accurate. We could not be happier with the service and the garments they provide.

Tony & Mark's
Tony & Mark's

Super friendly, professional and great to deal with. The team have outstanding product knowledge and attention to detail. This is truly reflected in the quality of their service and products. No matter what product we are after, Sam and the team always deliver! We look no further than Sphere Resources!

Jon Kapiniaris
Jon Kapiniaris

Bespoke sourcing with clear communication. Working with the Sam, Wendy, Carol and the whole team at Sphere has been an enjoyable experience. They are a standout in their field as they have genuine attention to detail, willingness to find a solution and ability to prioritize times sensitive jobs. Additionally in bespoke merchandise occasionally things go wrong, they are willing to find a sensible resolution.

DMC Sport
DMC Sport

We have been working with Sphere Resources for over 10 years and their service is nothing short of exceptional. Sam, Christina and the team ensure timely deliveries and whenever we have specific requests or changes, they handle these with ease and efficiency. We truly appreciate the partnership and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, quality products and excellent service!

Travis Ward
Travis Ward

Great service, very easy to deal with, & fast delivery

Rick Selleck
Rick Selleck

I have been dealing with Sam and Christina for 15 years now very happy indeed. Highly recommend.

Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith

Sphere are fantastic. Sam and his team have been nothing but professional to deal with. I've dealt with them for a long time and with their support, have been able to trust the quality coming out from China.

Erica Hill
Erica Hill

Efficient and very responsive. Our company has used Sphere Resources for many years now and we will continue to do so. Carol, Sam & Christina are so efficient, patient and resourceful, that it's difficult to imagine where our business would be without their partnership. We especially appreciate their responsiveness, attention to detail and fast turnaround times. We have recommended them to a number of other businesses in our area.

CJ

Sam and his team have made purchasing products from China very easy for us over the last 10 years. The ability they have to oversee quality and consistency is not something we could do ourselves from here.

JD

Sphere the professional choice. I have worked along time with sphere resources and always feel comfortable and at ease. They are professional, consistent and really understand the market. I would not look for anyone else for any sourcing and freight needs.

Nick Simpson

Sam and the team at Sphere Resources were our eyes and ears on the ground in China. They visited our equipment supplier's factory, conducted a thorough inspection and supplied us with a detailed report. We would have been running blind without their expertise. Can't recommend their high level of service enough. We will utilise their services for each and every offshore equipment purchase moving forward.

Amy

Exceptional Customer Service and quality. We were fed up with pushy sales company's and reps and then we found Sphere Resources. Their Customer Service is exceptional, they are always happy to help and go the extra mile. All our items arrived ahead of schedule. The quality of all their products exceeded our expectations and we receive so many compliments on all our products and merchandise.

Intellectual Property Protection Service

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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Ready to streamline your Intellectual Property Protection? Whether you have specific questions or want to discuss how we can support your business, our team is here to help.

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