Counterfeiting is a global issue affecting all sectors, as shown in the latest report by the Union des fabricants (Unifab) on the impact of counterfeiting on companies in France. According to an OECD study, the trade in counterfeit or pirated products represents 3.3% of global trade by volume. Moreover, a report by the public policy evaluation and control committee reveals that counterfeiting leads to the loss of 700,000 jobs and €16.3 billion in tax losses annually in the EU.
Our intellectual property consulting firm, leveraging its experience and network of partner lawyers, supports you in your fight against counterfeiting and the protection of your IP rights. Our experts specialize in anti-counterfeiting actions related to trademarks, designs, patents, copyrights, and software.
Proving intellectual property counterfeiting (patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.) is complex due to unstable jurisprudence. Our experts have extensive experience in establishing proof of counterfeiting and perform the following actions in civil litigation in France:
Our experts assist you throughout the procedures, whether you are the claimant (if your products or services are counterfeited) or the defendant (if an action is brought against you), before civil courts (Tribunal de grande instance [now Tribunal Judiciaire], Court of Appeal).
Before initiating counterfeiting action, our experts prioritize amicable resolution. If no amicable solution is found, action can be taken before civil or criminal courts. In civil litigation, our experts intervene before specialized courts once counterfeiting proof is obtained.
Our experts possess recognized expertise in this type of litigation and can represent you in both claiming and defending actions, including:
Our consulting firm also handles urgent procedures (injunction) for obtaining temporary prohibition measures against counterfeiting and actions on the merits. We assist you at every stage of the process, from filing a lawsuit to obtaining a judgment.
Law No. 2014-315 of March 11, 2014, on the compensation for counterfeiting acts, significantly improved compensation for damages suffered. The compensation regime differs from common civil liability law as it considers negative economic consequences (including lost profits), moral damage, and profits made by counterfeiters.
This evaluation method applies to each category of intellectual property rights (trademarks, patents, designs, etc.). Our experts advise on the appropriate procedure to obtain fair compensation for damages due to third-party counterfeiting acts (seizure-counterfeiting, right to information procedure, etc.) and the allocation of damages for reparation.
Obtaining swift prohibition measures against counterfeiters is crucial for IP rights holders. These measures stop infringing activities and allow the confiscation and destruction of counterfeit goods on the market under bailiff supervision.
Our experts assist with customs detention procedures and closely collaborate with customs authorities. We undertake the following actions:
Contact us today for a consultation and learn more about our specialized services in fighting counterfeiting and protecting your intellectual property rights.
Dreyfus offers renowned international expertise, providing:
Continuous monitoring services to detect counterfeiting of your products and brands, including online and physical markets.
Representing clients in counterfeiting litigation to stop counterfeit activities and obtain reparations.
Custom strategies to protect your products and brands from counterfeiting, using preventive and reactive measures.
Expert advice on compliance with relevant regulations and best practices to prevent counterfeiting.
In-depth evaluation of counterfeiting risks to identify vulnerabilities and propose protective solutions.
Training programs to educate your teams on best practices for anti-counterfeiting protection and compliance.
To protect your revenues, maintain brand reputation, and ensure consumer safety.
Act quickly. Our experts can help take legal measures to stop counterfeiting activities and obtain reparations.
Surveillance services, protective strategies, and compliance advice to prevent and detect counterfeiting.
Educates your teams on counterfeiting threats and best practices to protect your products and brands.
Continuous monitoring of physical and online markets to detect and act against counterfeiting.
Yes, we represent clients in counterfeiting litigation and defend against counterfeit activities.
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