First aid for intellectual property infringements
Is someone infringing your patent, trademark, or design – or are you concerned that you might be infringing someone else’s intellectual property rights? Then that’s a case for the First Aid Buddy!
Our First Aid Buddies will quickly provide you with initial guidance on your options for action: free of charge, without obligation and in absolute confidence. You’ll receive an initial assessment of your situation, an overview of your options, and practical tips for the next steps.
Our First Aid Buddy service is available free of charge to all small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
According to the European Union, SMEs are enterprises which employ fewer than 250 persons and which have an annual turnover not exceeding €50 million, and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding €43 million.
Here’s how it works
Contact us via the online form and we’ll get back to you right away.
After our conversation, you’ll receive:
- Information on enforcing your rights
- An assessment of your current situation
- An assessment of the risks
- An overview of your options
- Practical tips on how to proceed
The First Aid Buddies
Hannes Raumauf, Daniela Sibitz-Dorner, Philip Rohringer, Thomas Thürriedl (from left to right)
Not shown: Katrin Stüber, Johann Schranz.
Please note: this service is not a replacement for a consultation with a patent attorney or attorney-at-law. In time-sensitive cases – such as cease and desist letters, preliminary injunctions, or ongoing court proceedings – please contact a patent attorney or attorney-at-law directly. The Austrian Patent Office assumes no liability for the information provided by First Aid Buddies.
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