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Gauge the situation

Choose not to act immediately

Strategically enforce your IP only when worthwhile.
Estimated cost:
  Free, plus optional professional fees
Estimated effort:
  Days
 

Rebrand your business

Choose to rebrand to avoid potential IP conflicts

Strategically rebrand your business to avoid disputes.
Estimated cost:
  Variable (based on brand value)
Estimated effort:
  Weeks
Rate of resolution:
  High

International disputes

Considerations before enforcing your IP overseas

Find the right assistance to enforce your IP right in the case of infringement happening outside of Australia.

Letter of demand

Demand the other party stops infringing in writing

Send a letter to the infringing party notifying them of potential infringement.
Estimated cost:
  $1,500-$10,000 (with legal representation)
Estimated effort:
  Days to weeks
Rate of resolution:
  40% of patent holders find it effective to stop copying

eCommerce platform

Notify online marketplaces of infringement on their platform

Request infringing material is removed from online marketplaces and platforms.
Estimated cost:
  Free
Estimated effort:
  Hours
Rate of resolution:
  Variable

IP attorney or lawyer

Obtain legal advice on enforcement options

Seek a qualified & experienced professional to provide specific, tailored advice.
Estimated cost:
  $500-$2,000 per hour
Estimated effort:
  Weeks
Rate of resolution:
  Variable

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Other IP types

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Report IP crime or safety concerns

Prevent risks to public interest

Inform Government about risks to public health, crime, counterfeiting, frauds & scams.
Estimated cost:
  Free
Estimated effort:
  Hours to days
Rate of resolution:
  IP crimes are rarely prosecuted

Informal contact

Provide an opportunity for the other party to stop infringing

Alert the alleged infringer of your registered rights to allow them to stop infringing.
Estimated cost:
  Free
Estimated effort:
  Days to weeks
Rate of resolution:
  Variable