Anti counterfeiting

An intellectual property right is not sufficient in itself, and needs not only to be used but also defended. Counterfeiting is not just confined to overseas rights pirates. Even if a counterfeiter is acting in ignorance or in good faith, the property right must be upheld and respected. If not, it will lose all real value. Several options are open, from mediation to judicial action. GEVERS recommends the most effective course of action and offers support in a pragmatic fashion during its implementation.

The fight against counterfeiting

An intellectual property right means nothing unless it is respected, particularly as the counterfeiting phenomenon is on the increase. Fortunately, a range of tools to combat counterfeiting is currently available – some at a very low price. A rights holder faced with counterfeiting has to choose the most suitable method to combat it, according to the type of piracy and the financial means available. Is blocking counterfeiting activities and destruction of illegally-copied products sufficient? Is a claim for damages and interest justified? How can we go back through the supply chain? Should the matter be reported to the police? Gevers will guide you in these choices, will negotiate at your request and will act as your representative with the police, the relevant Ministries and customs authorities throughout Europe.