Infringement allegations require a coordinated review of evidence, deadlines and business consequences. We act for rights holders and for businesses defending unfounded or excessive demands.
How we help
- Trade mark, patent, design, copyright and trade secret disputes; evidence and merits assessment.
- Cease-and-desist correspondence, protective briefs, interim relief, proceedings and enforcement.
- Settlement, mediation and arbitration; licensing solutions, damages analysis and cross-border coordination.
A practical example
A cease-and-desist undertaking is demanded shortly before a trade fair. The first steps are to preserve the demand, deadline, asserted right and product evidence. A protective brief, defence or limited settlement depends on the merits and urgency.
What the assessment covers
We start with the intended outcome, the parties involved and the applicable territories. The next step is to examine the documents and evidence, identify deadlines and compare the available contractual or procedural options. The scope of work and fees are agreed before substantive work begins.
Documents for the first discussion
Demand and attachments, delivery details, deadlines, product samples and prior correspondence.
What if a deadline is already running?
Please give the exact deadline and send the relevant correspondence when making contact. Do not assume that an enquiry alone creates a retainer or that a deadline is being monitored.
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Discuss your matter
Advice in German and English. Hannover is our head office; consultations are available across our German locations and remotely.