FILAB: your expert partner in the event of intellectual property infringement disputes
Do you suspect a counterfeit or illegal copy of your product? In the event of an intellectual property violation, having reliable technical and scientific evidence is a crucial step in legal action or mediation. This is where an independent analysis and expertise laboratory comes in.
Our detailed report provides scientific evidence to support your case in a dispute over an intellectual property violation.
Our areas of expertise
In the context of industrial disputes, we carry out analyses and expert appraisals on various materials and/or products to determine intellectual property infringement and provide scientific evidence. We intervene in particular in the following situations:
Dispute: violation of intellectual property
Comparative study of products and raw material
Counter-expertise following a disagreement between the parties
Infringement of intellectual property rights (when filing for a patent)
Study and analysis of counterfeit products
Benchmark R&D
Our analytical techniques
Thanks to our modern technology of 5 200m², we use high-precision analytical methods, including :
When to call on a laboratory in an intellectual property dispute?
- You suspect an illegal copy of your product or formulation
- You wish to assert your rights against a competitor
- You need concrete technical evidence to build a legal case
- You have been summoned to a forensic examination and must be assisted by a trusted expert
Why conduct a laboratory assessment in the event of an intellectual property infringement dispute?
In industrial relations, technical disputes between customers and suppliers are not uncommon. When the situation becomes tense, laboratory expertise becomes a key lever for resolving the conflict objectively, technically and factually.
- Establish the facts in a neutral and scientific manner
- Spped up dispute resolution
- Protecting commercial relations
- Preparing for the future
Examples of concrete cases of intellectual property infringement
In this specific case, the dispute arises when a cosmetics brand identifies a competing product with a texture, smell and effectiveness similar to one of its best-sellers.
An aerospace parts manufacturer discovers that one of its alloy parts is being produced and sold cheaply in another market.
Why choose FILAB?
With over 30 years’ experience, FILAB is an independent laboratory renowned for its expertise and tailor-made approach. Our commitment is to provide you with reliable, usable results as quickly as possible, so that you can secure your customer-supplier relations and effectively resolve your industrial disputes.
