CAPABILITIES

Enforcing your rights

Protecting your innovation is just the first step; taking action quickly and strategically is what keeps your rights secure. Even with a patent or design registration in place, competitors may unknowingly or knowingly infringe on your intellectual property. At EP&C, we help you stay ahead by taking strategic action to protect your invention when infringement poses a threat. Taking the right legal steps, we ensure your rights are respected and your innovation stays protected.

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Take control of your invention: when infringement occurs, we help you protect what’s yours.


Strategies to protect your rights

In the face of infringement, we offer clear, strategic support to protect your interests and resolve conflicts.

When infringement occurs

When you suspect that your intellectual property rights are being infringed, the process starts with gathering evidence and conducting a thorough analysis. We ask key questions such as: What has been copied exactly? Are there differences, and how significant are they? What rights have you already registered? We investigate who is infringing on your work and how they are exploiting it. This provides the foundation for a strong approach.
 

Adressing the infringer

When infringement is confirmed, we draft a formal letter to the infringer clarifying your rights and requesting that they cease their actions. Together with your team, we determine the right strategy while taking your business objectives into account. Our approach is always professional, solution-oriented, and aimed at strengthening your position.

Legal expertise and support

If the situation becomes more complex, such as in cases involving licensing or contract disputes, we bring in additional legal expertise. We collaborate with experienced IP attorneys and assemble a team tailored to your specific needs. Our top priority is protecting your interests, regardless of the complexity of the case.

Negotiation and settlement

Taking a case to court is not always the best option due to the costs and time involved. That’s why we strive for a settlement wherever possible. This could mean that the infringer removes their products from the market, enters into a licensing agreement, or compensates you for any damages incurred. Our goal is always to find a solution that minimizes disruption to your business.
 

Defending your ideas, protecting your future

Design protection

Design protection

Patent search

Patent search

Infringement accusation

Infringement accusation

Patent monitoring and alerting

Patent monitoring and alerting

Patent portfolio management

Patent portfolio management

Applying for a patent

Applying for a patent

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35+ patent attorneys to guide your innovation journey

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SUCCESS STORY

Protecting Innovation: Pedal Plate vs. Imitators

When Marc van der Heide’s Pedal Plate faced imitators, our strategic approach helped strengthen the protection of his innovation. By transitioning to a direct European patent, we ensured that his product remained safeguarded, even in a competitive market. This allowed Marc to continue growing his business successfully.

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Your success, our mission

Taking the next step in your innovation journey could be your most critical decision yet -  whether you’re a lone inventor or from a large enterprise. We take our work seriously: every detail, decision and outcome.

A close connection to the inventor
Strategic, trusted and sound advice
Precision through team collaboration
Taking pride in our customers’ innovations
Commitment to excellence in everything we do
Dedication to integrity and secrecy

Working with over 1,000 clients

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Navigating the path to patent success

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20 November 2023
With a design right protecting the distinctive look of the Crompouce, inventor Ulrika Menig may have a solid case to prevent others from selling similar pastries. Could this legal clash redefine how food innovations are protected?
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24 July 2018
When your patent or design protection expires, can you still stop competitors from copying your product? Slavish imitation might offer some protection, but it’s a complex process and not always reliable. Discover how it works and when it might apply.

The costs involved in investigating and tackling infringements are based on our hourly fees.