When you refer to a category of property made up of ideas by individuals, one knows this to be IP or Intellectual Property. Many businesses have built their foundation off of IP objects, meaning their entire business model may run off of one idea that was patented, copyrighted, or trademarked amongst other forms of property. But the benefit these businesses receive from their hard-earned IP is worthless if other people/businesses are allowed to infringe on those rights without being reprimanded. Therefore, if someone else is infringing upon your intellectual property rights in Arizona, you need the experience of an Arizona intellectual property lawyer who can represent you and protect your rights.
Infringement of IP cases is usually categorized into a variety of different types. A few examples of intellectual property infringement would be:
- Trademark Infringement
- Patent Infringement
- Copyright Infringement
- Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
- Cyber Policy Violations
- Unfair Competition
Suppose you are in a position where you think another person or business is infringing upon your IP property. In that case, an experienced Arizona trademark attorney can help you protect your property and shield, guide draft, and respond should litigation be on the horizon.
Next Course of Action
Once you have established your IP property is being stolen, your first course of action is to contact an Arizona intellectual property attorney to represent you. Your attorney will work to gather information and collect evidence of the alleged infringement and if it is, in fact affecting your business negatively. Once an accurate claim has been made, you have the option to send a “Cease and desist” as a final warning to the infringer to stop ripping off your product, and if that goes unanswered, you will have nothing left to do but to file a complaint with the court systems. Your legal team will make every presentation on your behalf, and should a settlement discussion come into play, they will represent you on your behalf as well, negotiating and proper settlement for this wrongdoing. Your attorney will seek a variety of solutions on your behalf, and they include:
- Filing a permanent injunction against the infringement following a hearing
- Recouping the profit that the defendant earned from your intellectual property
- Working to take down any copyrighted online materials
- Recouping any damages you or your business suffered
- Securing a temporary restraining order to stop the infringement immediately
Enara Law PLLC and its leading intellectual property attorneys are ready to work on your behalf. We provide complete transparent pricing and the skilled representation needed in all business areas. Call and schedule your first consultation today; you can reach us directly at (602)-687-2010 or by email at [email protected].