Brand protection: RWS identifies evidence of IP infringement for a leading manufacturer
Through meticulous crowd-based IP Research, RWS uncovers non-patent literature containing evidence of patent infringement.
The client, who is a leading manufacturer, came to RWS with the suspicion that their design patent for an extremely popular home appliance was being infringed in the marketplace. Elements of the design, from the shape of the product to placement of various functions, were being copied by lower quality competitors.
Seeking to confirm their suspicions, and to protect their product’s branding from dilution, they engaged the Crowd via a seven-week targeted Evidence of Use study.
Challenges
- Client suspected one of their patents was being infringed
- Dilution of brand through unauthorized use of design elements
Solution
- RWS IP Research: Crowd-based Evidence of Use study
Results
- Identified evidence of infringement
- Identified infringing parties
- Results supported enforcement actions