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International Patent & Trademark Practice

Focused legal services for patents, trademarks, utility models, and registered designs worldwide.

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What We Do

Schlee Intellectual Property International, P.C., in cooperation with Schaumburg & Partners, is located in the Los Angeles Area of Southern California. SchleeIP offers expert knowledge to their clients while always paying attention to economic viewpoints and working methods. The result is a diverse client base including companies and law firms of all sizes.
 
The focus of the firm is on International patent applications (PCT), European patent applications, U.S. patent applications, German patents and utility models. Additionally, the firm represents clients in European community trademark applications (EUTM), Registered Community Designs (RCD) and litigation that may develop in any of these areas. The firm’s expertise covers all fields of intellectual property law with an international focus.
 
Through cooperation with Schaumburg & Partners in Munich, Germany,  SchleeIP is easily able to access a broad spectrum of resources in order to provide its clients with quality international representation for all of their intellectual property needs.

Patent Protection

Secure your inventions in the U.S., Europe, and international markets.

Trademark Registration

Protect your brand with U.S. and European trademark services.

Design Rights

Safeguard the appearance of your products with design protection.

International Filing

Coordinate global IP filings through the PCT system.

IP Strategy

Develop long-term intellectual property strategies tailored to your business.

Cross-Border Expertise

Over 20 years of experience handling international intellectual property matters.

Patent Protection

Secure your inventions in the U.S., Europe, and international markets.

Trademark Registration

Protect your brand with U.S. and European trademark services.

Design Rights

Safeguard the appearance of your products with design protection.

International Filing

Coordinate global IP filings through the PCT system.

IP Strategy

Develop long-term intellectual property strategies tailored to your business.

Cross-Border Expertise

Over 20 years of experience handling international intellectual property matters.

Meet Our Team

Our experienced professionals are committed to providing strategic intellectual property services with a global perspective.

Alexander R. Schlee

U.S. Patent Attorney
European Patent & Trademark Attorney
German Patent Attorney

Alexander Schlee is a registered United States, European and German patent attorney and holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He founded Schlee IP International P.C. in 2007. Alexander Schlee assists particularly clients having both strong national and international intellectual property interests.

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Pascal Schlee

U.S. Patent Attorney

Pascal Schlee is a registered United States patent attorney and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Polymer Engineering. He joined Schlee IP International P.C. in 2020. Pascal Schlee assists particularly clients focusing on domestic intellectual property interests while keeping an international eye open.

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Alexander R. Schlee

Patent Attorney

Pascal Schlee

U.S. Patent Attorney

Rated by Super Lawyers Alexander R. Schlee 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Please find below some frequently asked questions that we can answer today.

1 Registered Community Designs (RCD)

What qualifies for protection as an RCD?

The Regulation defines that: ‘design’ means the appearance of the whole or a part of a product resulting from the features of, in particular the lines, contours, colors, shape, texture and/or materials of the product itself and/or its ornamentation. The requirements should therefore be fairly similar to a U.S. Design Patent Application.

At EUIPO (EU Intellectual Property Office) in Alicante, Spain. This is the same authority handling the so-called EU Trademark Applications (EUTM). EUIPO accepts applications in the English language. Also, some local authorities like the German Patent and Trademark office (DPMA) accept to be a Receiving Office.
The creator of the design or any legal successor, irrespective of nationality or place of residence. The legal successor can be either an individual or a legal entity, so that, for example, applications can be filed in the name of the creator’s employer.
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European Union Trademark (EUTM)

What qualifies for protection as a EUTM?

The Regulation defines that a ‘trademark’ may consist of any signs capable of being represented graphically, particularly words, including personal names, designs, letters, numerals, the shape of goods or of their packaging, provided that such signs are capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings.

At EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) in Alicante, Spain. This is the same authority handling the so-called Registered Community Design Applications (RCDs).

Any individual or legal entity, irrespective of nationality or place of residence or business.

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Global Presence

With offices and established connections in the United States and Germany, we help clients protect their intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions with a coordinated international approach.

United States

917 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Germany

Serving clients with German and European intellectual property expertise.

Our News

Procedural patent prosecution law USPTO compared to EPO; Overview

August 13, 2026
The following blog series compares procedural patent prosecution options between the USPTO and the EPO.
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Search and examination at the USPTO and the EPO

August 13, 2026
These searches are conducted by the USPTO and the EPO searching for the “prior art”
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Continuing patent application at the USPTO and the EPO

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