Specialized Services

Combating Counterfeiting

Combating counterfeiting involves a comprehensive approach to identify and eliminate counterfeit goods through legal and operational measures. This ensures the protection of intellectual property and maintains the integrity of genuine products in the market.

Support of Local Units:

  • Eyes and Ears in the Market: Utilizing local units to monitor and report suspicious activities. The support of our investigation by local units is mandatory.

Cooperation in Different Legal Fields:

  • Trademark and Patent Law: Enforcing legal rights associated with trademarks and patents.

  • Public Law: Addressing issues related to product registration, transport, and environmental law.

  • Criminal Law: Pursuing criminal actions against counterfeiters.

Strategy:

  • Identify Core Trademarks: Focus on determining the most crucial trademarks requiring protection.

  • Prepare Border Seizure: Ensure necessary documentation is ready for border control authorities to prevent counterfeit products from entering the market.

  • Check Trademark Portfolios: Regularly review and identify gaps in trademark protection.

  • File Necessary Legal Actions: If necessary.

  • Prepare and Submit Documentation for Customs Authorities: Maintain ready and detailed documentation for swift action by customs.

  • Identify Contact Persons in Each Affiliate for Customs Authority: Establish a network of key contacts within each affiliate to streamline communication with customs authorities.

  • Request Border Seizure: Utilize the information gathered to enhance the effectiveness of border seizure requests, preventing counterfeit goods from entering the market.

  • Use Different Legal Weapons: Strategically decide whether to use administrative or court proceedings and choose between criminal or civil actions as needed.

  • Play All Cards: Prepare swiftly for trademark enforcement and utilize both public and criminal law to combat counterfeiting comprehensively.

Maddock & Bright IP Law Office provides comprehensive investigation services to protect intellectual property rights. Our team of experienced investigators conducts in-use and non-use investigations, anti-counterfeiting investigations, and grey market investigations across various regions.

Investigation Services

Service Highlights:

  • Fixed Fee Basis: Our work is conducted on a fixed fee basis with reporting within 7-10 days.

  • High Success Rate: We have a high success rate in court cases, with more than 80% chance of winning.

Capabilities:

  • Field Investigations: Conducting thorough field investigations to gather concrete evidence.

  • Market Surveys: Identifying and analyzing market trends to detect counterfeiting activities.

  • Internet Research: Establishing the details of individuals or entities behind counterfeit websites.

  • Sample Purchases: Performing anonymous sample purchases to obtain evidence.

Grey market goods are unauthorized products that enter the market through unofficial channels, often leading to significant financial losses for manufacturers and brand owners. Our services aim to combat grey market activities through targeted investigations and legal actions.

Combating Grey Market Services

Strategy:

  • Market Surveys: Conduct surveys to locate grey market stock and identify the supply chain.

  • Network Identification: Map out the network of grey market operators.

  • Sample Purchases: Perform sample or trap purchases to collect evidence.

  • Undercover Operations: Set up undercover operations to infiltrate and dismantle grey market networks.

Highlights:

  • Market Impact: Implementing market impact programs to deter grey market activities.

  • Legal Actions: Utilizing different legal avenues to address grey market violations, including administrative and court proceedings.

The backbone of our operations in combating intellectual property violations is our detailed and systematic approach to research and analysis. This work is pivotal in uncovering and understanding the strategies employed by counterfeiters and grey market operators.

Research and Analysis

Process:

  • Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analyses of global and local markets to identify trends and patterns associated with IP violations.

  • Legal Research: Delve into the nuances of intellectual property laws across different jurisdictions to ensure compliance and effective enforcement.

  • Data Analytics: Utilize advanced data analytics to interpret complex datasets, aiding in the strategic planning of IP enforcement.

Impact:

  • Strategic Insights: Provide actionable insights that guide the decision-making process in IP protection strategies.

  • Support Legal Actions: Equip our legal teams with robust evidence and detailed analysis that underpin successful litigation and enforcement actions.

Field investigators are the frontline warriors in our fight against IP violations. They conduct on-the-ground investigations and gather direct evidence to support our enforcement and legal teams.

Field Investigators:

Activities:

  • Undercover Operations: Engage in covert operations to infiltrate counterfeit networks and gather critical information.

  • Site Inspections: Perform inspections and raids on suspected locations of counterfeit operations.

  • Evidence Collection: Secure physical evidence of counterfeit activities, which is crucial for legal proceedings.

Achievements:

  • High-profile Raids: Successfully executed raids that have dismantled major counterfeit rings, leading to significant seizures of counterfeit goods.

  • Legal Support: Provided essential evidence that has led to favorable outcomes in complex IP litigation cases.