For manufacturers, Intellectual Property (IP) rights are
often the lifeblood of their operations.
They encompass patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, which
protect designs, processes, and branding.
Manufacturers will usually invest significant time and resources
into developing their IP, including branded products for
disposal.
However, in so doing, they face a persistent threat, namely,
baseless threats of IP infringement.
That involves unwarranted accusations of IP infringement, for
example, infringement of someone else's registered
trademark.
While genuine IP challenges are necessary to protect rights
holders, unjustified threats pose a risk to
manufacturers.
