Month: September 2013

Trademark protection had long afforded American companies a competitive marketplace with a fair playing field. All that can change as you begin to operate your business internationally.  To get the basics, visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office to orient yourself on what you need to know to get started on protecting your intellectual […]

Pursue a civil or criminal remedy depending on the nature of the product being counterfeited.  Typically products that can put the public’s well-being in danger (pharmaceuticals, food, tobacco, medical devices, auto parts, airplane parts) grab the attention of the District Attorneys, U.S. Attorneys & Law Enforcement Agencies (FBI, DEA, ICE). In most cases, law enforcement […]

All too often, a company uncovers the fact that their intellectual property is being misused and they make rash decisions. Their first call to us is, “Hey, someone is selling my products and they are clearly counterfeit.  Can you contact law enforcement and get them arrested?” Counterfeiting is an intent-based crime and in order for […]

Many companies are in such a hurry to get to market with their company launch or latest new product that they overlook a very critical step. Protecting the intellectual property (IP) of the company and enforcing the use of it.  Experts agree that if you don’t protect your IP it can fall prey to those […]