How to Deal with IP Infringement
Our international intellectual property lawyers are often called
upon to help companies whose IP has been compromised or infringed
upon. We have formulated the following basic checklist for handling
these IP problems, be they international or domestic.
1. Identify the client's IP problem
This step is sometimes straightforward, but often the
information our client is getting from staff/suppliers/distributors
is not accurate, due to honest mistakes or self-dealing. For
example, high-quality fakes in the market might in fact be
"overruns" by an authorized supplier. Counterfeits might
in fact be gray market or second-hand goods.
Getting the right information (sometimes with the assistance of
professional investigators) is critical when it comes to deciding
on next steps.
