What is a Trademark and a Patent?
A patent aims to protect an invention, granting its creator exclusive rights to its use and the benefits derived from it for a period of 20 years. This protection allows the creator to secure their investment and promote innovation.
A trademark, on the other hand, is used to identify and distinguish products and services. It can be in the form of a sign, symbol, word, phrase, or even a slogan. Trademarks play a crucial role in protecting products and services from imitation and strengthening the company’s identity in the market.
In summary, patents and trademarks are powerful tools for protecting intellectual and industrial property, ensuring that companies have control over and can capitalize on their creations and commercial identity.
However, some companies fall victim to unfair competition, particularly through deliberate acts of confusion. This occurs when competitors use similar or identical elements, such as trade names, trademarks, signage, or advertising messages, with the intent to deceive consumers and unlawfully capture their clientele. These practices can lead to acts of counterfeiting, which result in significant customer losses for the affected companies.
Who has the right to initiate an investigation in case of illegitimate use of a trademark or patent?
Any business or person suffering from a harm related to a trademark or patent has the right to initiate such an investigation. A company can also employ a private detective to verify that the trademark they wish to contract with is indeed the one it claims to be.
What are the possible interventions of a private detective in such investigations?
Given the significant number of requests related to this issue, public authorities may not be able to act immediately. Therefore, utilizing the services of a private detective is prudent.
Several methods are available to a private detective for intervention. Field investigations involving surveillance and tailing can be conducted to make the necessary observations and defend the interests of the client. An administrative investigation may also be performed if deemed useful.
Why hire a private detective to gather evidence for a case?
The intervention of a private detective will allow for the substantiation of the facts. By collecting the necessary evidence, it can be directly used in the competent court. The detective’s investigation will help you assert your rights in court.
Additionally, the involvement of a private detective will save a considerable amount of time, helping to quickly stop this identity fraud and eliminate the losses associated with it.
How much does the intervention of a detective cost?
Hiring a professional investigator has a relatively low cost compared to the damage that a malicious individual can cause to a company. The cost will depend on the time spent and the means used to conduct the investigation. The rate will be calculated on a case-by-case basis. Each case being unique, special attention will be given from the initial study of your case. We regularly offer packages for this type of service.
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