Safeguarding Innovation: Maddock & Bright’s unwavering commitment to ethical excellence in IP law.
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In celebration of their approaching 75th anniversary, Maddock & Bright express their dedication to the protection of innovation throughout the Mena region.
Maddock & Bright IP Law Office is a unique law firm. It is ranked amongst the most professional law firms in Egypt, long-established for 74 years, specializing in the protection of Intellectual & Industrial Property Rights in Egypt, the Middle East, and North Africa. The firm fills a market gap by cleverly combining services in the field of intellectual property law and market entry support. Maddock & Bright provides customized and comprehensive services catered to the specific needs of foreign companies and law firms in the Mena Zone. In the dynamic realm of intellectual property law, where innovation meets legal protection, Maddock & Bright stands as a beacon of unwavering commitment to ethics, core values, and a client centric service. Renowned for delivering tailored and all-encompassing services finely tuned to the specific needs of foreign companies, the firm stands as a pivotal entity in serving a diverse clientele. As a leading IP law firm in the world, Maddock & Bright safeguards the interests of its clients and upholds a distinctive set of core values that sets it apart in the competitive landscape. At the heart of the firm’s mission is a belief in the transformative power of intellectual property. As guardians of innovation, the firm actively contributes to the creation of an environment where groundbreaking ideas can flourish. Maddock & Bright leverages its expansive scale, diversity, and cutting-edge technological tools to provide comprehensive legal services to foreign companies and law firms. The firm combines its existing expertise with aggressive management and expansion tactics to bring a wider range of integrated legal solutions and a greater regional footprint to the legal field.
The Essence of Maddock & Bright’s Core Values
At the heart of Maddock & Bright’s ethos lies a deep-rooted commitment to ethical practices. The firm recognizes the transformative power of intellectual property and understands the pivotal role it plays in shaping the world. In an industry where ethics can be challenged, Maddock & Bright places integrity at the forefront, ensuring that every legal solution provided aligns seam lessly with the highest standards of professional code of conduct, ethics, and clients’ privilege. Maddock & Bright’s dedication to its core values, including transparency, accountability, integrity, and client satisfaction, forms the core of its success. Maddock & Bright sees its role not just as protecting the interests of clients but as a safeguard to the very fabric of innovation that drives societal advancement.
Maddock & Bright’s core values are guiding principles that shape every facet of the firm’s operations. At the core is a profound commitment to integrity, which permeates through every interaction, decision, and strategy employed and implemented by the firm. This commitment to ethical conduct is not just an ideal but a funda
mental pillar that upholds the trust bestowed upon Maddock & Bright and their clients. Transparency forms the cornerstone of the firm’s approach, as Maddock & Bright believes that open communication is essential for fostering trust. Clients are kept informed at every step of the legal process, ensuring a collaborative relationship that goes beyond the traditional attorney-client dynamic. This dedication to transparency reflects Maddock & Bright’s belief that informed clients are empowered clients.
Accountability is another pillar that supports Maddock & Bright’s commitment to excellence. The firm takes responsibility for its actions, ensuring that clients receive not just legal solutions but a sense of security in knowing that their intellectual property concerns are handled with the utmost care and diligence. In an industry often characterized by complexity, Maddock & Bright stands out for its straightforward, accountable, and client-centric approach.
Preserving global innovation: Maddock & Bright’s crucial role in safeguarding intellectual property Maddock & Bright’s philosophy recognizes the global challenge of enforcement. The firm possesses strategic and tactical tools that enable the effective execution of court orders. The absence of vigorous Intellectual Property (IP) enforcement can have profound and far reaching implications for global innovation, economic stability, and societal progress.
Offering tailored services designed to meet the specific demands of foreign companies and law firms entering the Middle East and North African Market, the firm delivers a meticulously customized and comprehensive array of services.
Utilizing diverse expertise and a state-of-the-art technological capability, Maddock & Bright offers comprehensive legal assistance to foreign legitimate IP rights holders and foreign companies seeking protection and/or enforcement in the Mena region.
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As a managing partner at Maddock & Bright IP Law offices, overseeing operations in Egypt and several Mena region countries, Abdel Wahab Moustafa assures the development of Maddock & Bright IP Law Office (MBO), the management of a team of patent, trademark, design attorneys, lawyers, and translators. Mr. Moustafa’s legal strategies, including administrative and court proceedings, undercover investigations, and border seizures, have enhanced MBO’s credibility. He is responsible for managing investigators focused on disrupting the production and distribution of counterfeit goods and prosecuting counterfeit purveyors, trademark and copyright enforcement, and anti-diversion strategies. He collaborated with the Japanese Patent Office on a project titled, “Data Bank for Intellectual Property Information from Emerging Nations”, and authored articles on IP in Egypt and the Mena region. Notable works include Copyright Law in Egypt, Patent Enforcement in Morocco, Trade Secrets Protection in Egypt, and Fatal Pill. Mr. Moustafa’s multifaceted expertise, strategic leadership, and many contributions to international intellectual property initiatives underscore his pivotal role in shaping Maddock & Bright’s success in the dynamic landscape of legal practice.
According to the above and beyond conventional and traditional practices of IP law firms, we have extended specialized services that encompass, but are not limited to:
Custom proceedings
White-collar crimes
Investigation and undercover operation
Trademark use and non-use investigation
Online monitoring and takedowns
Track and trace procedures
IP survey
Tests purchases (online & offline) 9. Company research
Surveillance
Factory/Warehouse findings
Raid support
Anti-counterfeiting program management
Police customs cooperation
Police customs training
Civil and criminal prosecution
Gray market investigation services: Gray market pirated/counterfeit/infringed products are costing manufacturers millions of currency losses annually and it eventually may decrease the longevity of the original market. Maddock & Bright’s investigators deliver an extensive range of services and advice on brand protection, enforcement, and vital IP matters. The firm understands the value of brands and goes to great efforts to protect them. Maddock & Bright IP investigators can conduct investigations to obtain concrete evidence, identify sellers/resellers, and undertake critical issues.
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Our Strategy:
• Market survey to locate the stock and to find the supply chain;
• Finding the network of counterfeiters broadly;
• Sample/trap purchases to collect samples;
• Extensive research on interval schedules
“Maddock & Bright’s investigators deliver an extensive range of services and advice on brand protection, enforcement, and vital IP matters. “to know the status of the level of gray marketing products.”
The firm can also locate witnesses and set up undercover operations wherever required to get into the nerves of the supply and manufacturing chain.
Parallel trade investigation services:
Maddock & Bright’s IP investigators understand the problem of parallel trade which is a growing issue in the field of violation of IP rights. Only the owner of the IP rights can use the trademark to sell their products, but in the case of parallel trading, the firm investigates from the manufacturers to retailer and seller to find the loopholes while manufacturing the products. The firm considers doubts about the manufacturing of the product but on the other hand, it also doubts or expects the counterfeiters to manufacture the price caps and stickers to make the products seem as genuine as possible. Maddock & Bright conducts their investigations on the following factors:
• Identifying the chain from the seller to reseller, to collect evidence to expose the legal manufacturers or illegal manufacturers;
• Sample/trap purchases to collect samples;
• Conducting market surveys to identify the counterfeiting stock;
• Identifying counterfeit or infringing products on the internet;
• Network of counterfeiters.
Maddock & Bright’s services are customized and tailored to address the specific situations at hand, providing solutions to uncover the truth of the real scenario and safeguard brands from potential violations.
Protecting the world: A distinguished mission, countering counterfeiting through strategic investigation and undercover operation.
Lack of IP protection contributes to an environment where counterfeit products and unauthorized use of intellectual property thrive. This not only erodes the market share of legitimate businesses but also hampers economic growth, creating economic disparities on a global scale. Counterfeiting and unauthorized use of intellectual property can flood the market with substandard or potentially harmful products. In this arena fraught with challenges, Maddock & Bright not only serves as a guardian of intellectual property
It is important to note that there is a major global impact of counterfeiting, a menace that undermines the industries and economies of our world. The Anti-Counterfeiting Department at Maddock & Bright takes a formidable stance against this threat. By employing a combination of legal expertise and strategic foresight, the firm actively combats the proliferation of counterfeit goods, contributing to the creation of a safer and more authentic marketplace through a strategic anti-counterfeiting management program, an investigation management program, and an enforcement management program to support and assist Maddock & Bright’s litigation department in combatting counterfeiting effectively.
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It is worth mentioning that working as a private investigator is not relaxing, the journey is not always easy because they often have to deal with several types of activities and carry out such investigations locally & internationally, which is a difficult task to perform for a lawyer and/or investigator if she or he are not well experienced and with very specific personal skills and/or a law enforcement background.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Department and Investigation & Undercover Operation
“Maddock & Bright’s IP investigators understand the problem of parallel trade which is a growing issue in the field of violation of IP rights.”
Internal Support Department:
• Database: to build a proactive, systematic, and collaborative process;
• Understand the finance, economy, and how business works;
• Know enough about intellectual property to perform necessary field work and gather evidence;
• Have a team with a law enforcement and/ or governmental procedures background;
• Efficient team for non-field work;
• Acting as the bridge between the Legal, Marketing, Sales Departments, and/or Security Departments.
Practical step (external support)
• Identify who can do the undercover work;
• Support of local units is mandatory;
• Eyes and ears in the market;
• Support of our undercover operation by local units;
• Track & trace;
• The game plan, activity, etc., is the who, what, where, when, and how.
In this regard, with the steadfast support of the Egyptian government, the Managing Partner of Maddock & Bright, Mr. Abdel Wahab Moustafa, who leads a dedicated investigation team, has been closely monitoring and addressing various counterfeiting activities in Egypt and/or facilitated through Egypt for numerous years. The dedicated investigation team has actively been managing substantial counterfeiting cases, notably in pharmaceuticals, vehicle spare parts, agrochemicals, and tobacco. In this respect, Mr. Moustafa has successfully collaborated with the relevant Egyptian authorities to devise solutions related to counterfeit products. This strategic initiative empowers the firm to comprehensively control international counterfeiting activities through a systematic track and trace process. This was established years ago and was implemented with great success in the recent years of COVID through the collaboration between the Investigation and Undercover Operation Department, the Anti-counterfeiting Department, and as well as the support of the local units together with the cooperation of the concerned authorities.
The Investigation and Undercover Operation Department at the firm employs cutting-edge techniques to unearth potential threats to intellectual property. This proactive approach ensures that clients’ innovations remain shielded
from any potential harm. The Investigation and Undercover Operation Department is a testament to the firm’s proactive beliefs, employing unique strategies to identify and neutralize potential threats to intellectual property and counterfeit goods. By remaining ahead of the curve, Maddock & Bright consistently secures its clients’ innovations from unforeseen risks. The commitment to innovation protection is ingrained in the firm’s ethos and is exemplified by the dynamic efforts of its Investigation and Undercover Operation Department in preserving the integrity of intel
Intellectual property in a rapidly evolving world. A vital arm of the firm, Maddock and Bright’s Anti-Counterfeiting Department and the Investigation and Undercover Operation Department adopt a strong position not only against the spread of counterfeit goods, but also support and aid the Litigation Department in a strategic manner in their case buildings to enable them to set up all the clients’ cases in an organized manner to leverage and maximize the likelihood of success. Recognizing the global impact of counterfeiting on industries and economies, the firm employs strategic measures to combat this threat head-on, contributing to a safer and more authentic marketplace.
“Maddock & Bright not only protects your ideas but fosters a legacy that redefines industries and inspires future generations of innovators.”
Choosing Maddock & Bright: a collaborative partnership In a world where progress relies on innovation, Maddock & Bright stands forth as a reliable partner. Beyond legal expertise, the firm’s distinct core values create a cooperative relationship with clients. The collaborative relationship ensures that the innovative spirit continues to thrive, safeguarded by a legal team that is not proficient but passionately dedicated to preserving the integrity of intellectual property. Maddock & Bright stands as a beacon of ethical excellence in the realm and field of intellectual property law. Through its unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and client satisfaction, the firm not only protects the interests of clients but actively contributes to safeguarding innovations on a global scale. In a world that needs guardians of intellectual property, Maddock & Bright emerges as a formidable force, standing tall on a fortress of ethics, innovation, and legal ability. The firm upholds its guiding motto of “trust, consistency, and commitment is who we are” as a foundational belief. Maddock & Bright is committed to embodying justice in our daily lives, advocating not only for our clients but also for our communities, our fellow individuals, and the future caretakers of our planet.
Maddock & Bright is not just a law firm – they are strategic partners in safeguarding innovation and creativity. Their passion lies in navigating the dynamic world of intellectual property with a blend of expertise, innovation, and unwavering commitment. Maddock & Bright not only protects your ideas but fosters a legacy that redefines industries and inspires future generations of innovators.