Overview
Counterfeiting a company's products or trademark harms both its reputation and revenue at once, and needs quick action once discovered to stop the counterfeit product's spread before the harm worsens.
Looking for Anti-Counterfeiting Lawyers? This corporate lawyer directory lists independent lawyers who handle this area and can put you in touch with one in Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam. Browse the full lawyer directory or compare other legal services in Saudi Arabia.
The lawyers carefully document counterfeiting evidence, from samples of the counterfeit product to its source and distribution channels, since the success of any subsequent action depends on the strength of this documentation.
Regulatory Basis
Fighting counterfeiting falls under the Trademark Law and the Anti-Concealment Law when the infringement is connected to unlicensed commercial activity.
How We Handle Counterfeiting Cases
The lawyers begin with full documentation of counterfeiting evidence, then assess the strongest path to act on it, whether a formal cease-and-desist letter or coordination with competent authorities to seize the counterfeit products.
If infringement continues despite the notice, the lawyers escalate to a judicial claim for compensation for commercial damages resulting from the counterfeiting.
Who Needs This Service
A company that discovers counterfeit products bearing its trademark in the market and needs quick action to stop their spread.
A company receiving repeated reports from customers about counterfeit products bearing its name and needs a full anti-counterfeiting strategy.
The lawyers have observed from tracking the Saudi market that most newly discovered counterfeiting cases come through social media platforms and unofficial online stores, not physical shops as was more common previously, which calls for brand owners to dedicate regular monitoring specifically to these platforms rather than relying on monitoring traditional markets alone.
Additional Considerations
The success of any anti-counterfeiting action depends on the strength of the original trademark registration, which the lawyers review as a first foundation before any action.
When counterfeiting extends to selling products through a similar domain, this connects with the domain name disputes service.
Common Questions
What's the first step upon discovering a counterfeit product?
Documenting evidence immediately, from the counterfeit product sample to its source and sales channels, before any other action, since successful subsequent action depends on the strength of this documentation.
Can counterfeit products be seized through an official body?
Yes, the lawyers coordinate with competent authorities to seize these products, an effective path alongside formal notices and compensation claims.