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If you have proofed
evidence on hand about the existence of a copy
on the European market you should consult a
lawyer.
The appointed lawyer can be for
example in Germany obtain the following
measurers:
Declaration to cease and
desist: The “copier” signs an agreement
that he will no longer offer the copied products
for sale and will pay a fine in the event of a
further infringement. Preliminary
Injunction: The holder of the patent or
design right obtains a temporary court
injunction.
And the German court can rule on
any infringement to forbid to exhibit or offer
products, or to make any commercial presentation
of them.
Every EU member state has a
central authority for protection of industrial
property rights and customs authorities who can
also provide information on protection of
industrial property rights.
You will also find more useful
information at:
http://www.grenzbeschlagnahme.de/
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