Counterfeiting: taking action

What should you do if you realize that one or more people are infringing your patent rights? What can you do to stop the infringement and obtain compensation?

Judicial proceedings have their own specific procedural features, in addition to the specificity of patent law and the technical nature of the subject matter. While the services of a lawyer are essential, the owner of the patent right plays an indispensable role in determining the objectives and success of the action.

This fact sheet sets out the procedures for bringing an infringement action, and helps the right holder to define its scope.