Counterfeiting attorney
Act fast, strike hard against counterfeiting.
Our counterfeiting law firm in Paris is distinguished by its expertise in counterfeiting matters and its ability to achieve concrete results for our clients. We make every effort to defend your interests with determination and efficiency, whether before the courts or in amicable negotiations.
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Alexandre Bigot-Joly
Partner
Music law, influence, media, communications & criminal law. Lecturer at CELSA, ISCOM and ESP.
Raphaël Molina
Partner
Intellectual property, business law, criminal law & influencer law. Contributor to the 2023 influencer legislation.
Maria Berrada
Partner
Intellectual property, AI, Web3, GDPR, digital criminal law & eSports. Legal counsel for the French Video Game Federation.
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Practical examples
Seizure of 30,000 counterfeit products at a trade show
A leather goods brand discovered copies of its designs exhibited at a trade show. An emergency seizure order was obtained, the products documented, and action initiated resulting in €80,000 in damages.
Mass removal of counterfeits on Amazon and AliExpress
A jewelry designer faced dozens of sellers copying their registered designs. A systematic reporting program was implemented and over 200 listings removed in 3 months.
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What is counterfeiting?
Counterfeiting constitutes both a civil wrong actionable under Articles L.331-1 et seq. of the Intellectual Property Code (for copyright) and L.716-4 et seq. (for trademarks), and a criminal offense (Articles L.335-2 et seq.), whereby products or works are reproduced, imitated, or sold without the authorization of the legitimate rights holder.
In practice, civil action is the most common route, though criminal proceedings may also be pursued. Counterfeiting can have significant economic repercussions by creating unfair competition and affecting the reputation and value of original products. It can also involve domain names (cybersquatting) as well as software.
Why hire a counterfeiting attorney?
Hiring a specialized counterfeiting attorney is essential to protect the intellectual property rights of your works and your economic interests. In cases of design, trademark, or patent counterfeiting, an industrial property attorney guides and represents you before the competent courts.
They ensure that the counterfeiting action, whether based on copyright, designs and models, or patents, is conducted rigorously, from the seizure of counterfeit goods to obtaining compensation for moral and financial damages.
Process of a counterfeiting action.
Preliminary steps: from consultation to seizure-counterfeiting.
In the preliminary steps, we assess the situation and determine the best actions to take. This may include consultation with our specialized attorneys, evidence collection through a bailiff, and, if necessary, requesting a seizure-counterfeiting to preserve evidence.
Trial proceedings and defense of your rights.
During the trial, we represent your interests before the competent court and defend your intellectual property rights. We present strong arguments and convincing evidence to obtain a favorable decision in your favor.
Obtaining damages and enforcement of judgments.
After obtaining a favorable court decision, we work to obtain damages to compensate for the harm suffered. We also ensure that the decision is properly enforced to guarantee respect for your intellectual property rights.
Our counterfeiting law services.
Preventive advice and assessment.
We offer preventive advice and assessment services to help our clients identify and prevent counterfeiting risks. Our attorneys analyze your situation and propose adapted legal solutions to protect your intellectual property rights.
Counterfeiting complaint filing and management.
We handle all stages of filing and managing counterfeiting complaints, including drafting summons, seizure requests, and court representation. We ensure your interests are defended effectively and professionally as an intellectual property rights holder.
Enforcement of court decisions.
Once a court decision has been rendered in your favor, we handle its enforcement to ensure counterfeiters comply with injunctions and pay the damages owed to you as a victim.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
The seizure for counterfeiting (saisie-contrefaçon) is the decisive first step in a counterfeiting action. It allows, with authorization from the president of the judicial tribunal, a bailiff to record acts of counterfeiting, seize samples, and obtain accounting documents. The seizure can be descriptive or physical.
It must be followed, on pain of nullity, by a writ of summons on the merits within twenty working days or thirty-one calendar days (Article L.332-3 CPI). The Court of Cassation held that the nullity of a seizure for counterfeiting due to the seizor exceeding their powers entails the nullity of all operations (Cass. com., 8 July 2008, No. 07-14.651).
The best way to know if your product or creation has been counterfeited is to consult a specialized counterfeiting attorney. We can help you identify signs of counterfeiting and take the necessary measures to protect your rights.
When you discover counterfeiting, it is important to act quickly to protect your rights and economic interests, notably by summoning the counterfeiter before a civil court. First steps may include evidence collection, consultation with a specialized attorney, and if necessary, filing a counterfeiting complaint.
Not acting against counterfeiting can lead to loss of intellectual property rights and significant financial losses. By allowing counterfeiting to continue, you also risk compromising your reputation and market position.
Counterfeiting involves the unauthorized reproduction or imitation of products or works protected by intellectual property rights, while unfair competition concerns deceptive or disloyal commercial practices that harm competition.
A counterfeiting attorney is an intellectual property expert who intervenes when protected rights are violated. They defend their clients' interests in cases of trademark, patent, design, copyright counterfeiting, and pursue legal actions to obtain compensation and stop the infringements.
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