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LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN
IP Enforcement:Strategies, Complications
& Dispute ResolutionMr. L. Badri
Narayanan
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IP EnforcementIP EnforcementIP Strategy
Why? For Whom?
IP Holder Infringer
How?
Litigation Border Protection Licensing
When?
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LitigationLitigation Proceed with caution IP Holder
Cost – benefit analysis Choosing the correct forum – forum shopping?? Delay & Acquiesce Independent investigator – evidence on affidavit Appointment of local commissioner Injunction against unknown infringer? On interim injunction – settlement through licensing
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LitigationLitigation Potential Infringer
Advance filing of caveat Invalidation proceedings Expert Affidavit on invalidity/non-infringement
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LitigationLitigation Pros
Potential Infringer: Invalidity can be asserted
IP Holder: seize and destroy order
Cons Time factor
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Border ProtectionBorder Protection Only if there is import of infringing goods On request of IP Holder, the Customs Authorities
to seize infringing goods, without giving notice to importer
IP holder has to give bond with surety and security
To be challenged in the HC
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Border ProtectionBorder Protection Pros
Goods may be seized Higher chances of
settlement for the fear of seizure, demurrages and penalty
No avenue for infringer to assert invalidity
Importer will have to go to High Court for quashing the seizure – This will cause delays and legal expenses
IP Holder: Settlement through licensing
Cons Rarely used in India Bond, with surety and
security, will have to be posted by the patent owner to indemnify the importer and Customs if action fails
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LicensingLicensing Some fundamental questions:
Who is infringing/Whose IP are you infringing? Have you analyzed the IP portfolio?
IP Holder: Send notice of caution Indicate you may want to license/cross-license
Potential Infringer Freedom – to – Operate Opinion Consolidation of IP portfolio Send letter seeking license
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LicensingLicensing Pros
Win – win situation Cost effective Especially important in
creation of standards Potential Infringer: may
be considered for mitigation of damages
Cons May still result in
litigation Loss of time – difficulty
in procuring temporary injunction
Patentee: Potential Infringer may get away without paying damages for previous infringements
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