When fake products find their way into the market, they can seriously hurt a brand’s image and profits, as well as put customers at risk. In the past, counterfeit goods were often sold in physical stores or through direct sales at homes. Now, with more people shopping online, sites where you can buy and sell have made it easier for counterfeiters to reach customers, even from other countries, including Nigeria.
An intelligent and well-planned strategy is crucial to effectively fighting against fake products. Spotting those producing and selling these counterfeit items early on helps us stop them before they hurt your brand. Proactively and using various resources, we tackle the problem and safeguard your reputation.
Our Holistic Solution
It is vital to approach this issue at scale, using all possible methods to address it effectively. This may involve working with police and customs officials to confiscate fake products and hold any counterfeiters accountable. We also prevent fake items from entering a country, send warnings to offenders, and take legal action. Additionally, we can help remove fake listings from online shopping sites and social media by collaborating with technology partners.
We offer a holistic solution through our network of experienced law firms that specialise in tackling counterfeit issues. We also work with technology experts to enhance our fight against these problems.
How NECS Legal can help you:
Strategising and implementing robust approaches to mitigate the importation and distribution of counterfeit goods in Nigeria.
Conducting investigations into the sale of counterfeit goods.
Filing takedown requests with online marketplace platforms via both manual and electronic means.
Issuing court proceedings against counterfeiters to obtain a search and seizure order and an interim injunction.
Conducting court proceedings before the Nigerian Courts.
Working with government agencies across Nigeria to identify and seize counterfeit goods.
Implementing specialised training programs for customs officers focused on the detection of counterfeit goods.
Collaborating with regulatory agencies such as NAFDAC to enhance enforcement efforts.
Securing judicial injunctions to mandate Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to restrict access to infringing websites.
Executing private prosecutions for intellectual property violations.
Enforcing recovery of assets resulting from criminal activities.
