International Intellectual Property Infringement Cases: How to Deal with Cross-Border Piracy and Patent Infringement?
Case Overview:
Mr. Zhang is a software developer whose company developed an innovative mobile app. Months later, Mr. Zhang discovered that a foreign company had copied his code without authorization and launched the same app in multiple countries. Mr. Zhang decided to take legal action to protect his intellectual property rights.
Legal Response:
Patent and Copyright Protection:
Mr. Zhang provided Financial Legal Aid with the software source code, copyright certificates, and evidence of infringing products. The law firm confirmed that Mr. Zhang's copyright was internationally protected and advised him to register patents and copyrights in multiple countries.
Transnational Litigation and Infringement Liability:
Financial Legal Aid, leveraging international copyright and patent laws, filed lawsuits in relevant national courts, demanding that the infringer cease and desist and compensate Mr. Zhang for his losses.
International Arbitration and Mediation:
In some countries, Financial Legal Aid has mediated through international intellectual property organizations. As a result, the infringing company agreed to withdraw its infringement application and pay certain compensation.
Case Highlights:
1. When developing innovative products, promptly apply for patent and copyright protection to ensure your intellectual property rights are protected by international law.
2. Intellectual property infringement can be resolved through litigation in courts in multiple countries or through mediation through international arbitration organizations.
3. If you discover infringement, contact an attorney immediately and take legal action to prevent further infringement.
