Experts say that raiding in Ukraine to a new level - intellectual. On the one hand, because the attacks became more perfect in terms of law, on the other hand, the interest of corporate raiders began to concentrate on the intangibles. Seize steel trademarks, patents and copyrights. "Raiding of intellectual property rights has provoked a crisis earlier this phenomenon particularly observed. Last year was carried out about 100 such raider grabs. More precisely we can not say, because many owners losing their TM and nothing it does not do" - says patent attorney Mary Ortinskaya . As reported case, the object of attention raiders often act precisely brands. But also at the capture of packaging, equipment and technology. Capture and act this way not only can competitors or professional raiders, but also former employees of companies, as well as their ex-founders. Example of intellectual raid is an attempt to curb the activities of its competitors by registering their trade marks. This is done to prohibit the use of its owners and conduct business as a whole. "Another example of a raid on an amateur level. A citizen of Ukraine tried to register the trademark" Holotropic Breathing. "Also, he sent others wishing to use this service threatening letters. Trademark able to appeal on the grounds that Holotropic Breathwork is a traditional circumflex and the term," - says expert. According to Maria Ortinskoy, a new type of raiding becomes a profitable business. By registering your name on the objects of intellectual property rights, the raider is able to block the activity of a company to claim the money, use the copyrights in its business, and even capture the tangible assets. Counteract this possible, if to take care of the protection of intellectual property objects. "Moreover, it is necessary to choose the right mode of protection, otherwise all efforts will be nullified. It is necessary to identify the most vulnerable places to register a trademark and patent all development" - says the expert.
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