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Infringement accusation

Infringement can happen at any stage, even if you’ve done everything right. If you’re accused of patent infringement, it’s crucial to act fast and assess the situation. From validating the patent’s legitimacy to exploring defensive options, there are often solutions that don’t require giving up. We guide you through the infringement landscape, ensuring you deal with accusations in the right way and protect your business.

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Don’t let an infringement claim derail you. We address it head-on with the right expertise and strategy.


Addressing infringement accusations

Ignoring a legitimate accusation can run the risk of being summoned to appear in court. Acting fast can prevent unnecessary setbacks.

Understanding the situation

Any infringement accusation starts with evaluating the facts with precision. We analyse the patent rights in question: examining validity, scope of protection and how your innovation relates to these rights. This assessment determines whether your innovation overlaps with existing patents or stands independently, giving a clear path forward.

Validating the patent

If your innovation infringes on another invention, we delve into the validity of the patent itself. This investigation can reveal weaknesses and flaws in the approval process and the patent office’s knowledge of prior art. Challenging this validity is often the most effective defence strategy and has the power to dismantle infringement claims.

Exploring defensive options

If we confirm that infringement has occurred, this doesn’t always mean giving up. Options like licensing the patent, exchanging IP rights or purchasing the patent can help you get around infringement claims. There are often solutions that allow your business to continue while resolving the issue.

Getting the right help

Infringement accusations should always be taken seriously but with the right approach, they don’t have to derail your business. We have the expertise needed to investigate thoroughly and find the best solution, guiding you through the process to a resolution that keeps your operations on track.
 

Defending your ideas, protecting your future

Design protection

Design protection

Enforcing your rights

Enforcing your rights

Patent search

Patent search

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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SUCCESS STORY

Roxell wins landmark patent victory against counterfeiters

With our help, Roxell secured a major patent win against a Chinese imitator, setting a new precedent for IP protection. This success led to fewer global infringements and encouraged stronger IP enforcement in China.

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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.

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