I have a patent. Someone else seems to be ripping me off. What can I do?
Violation of your patent it is called an "infringement". You can go to the Federal Court and initiate a lawsuit to seek a restraining order and injunction to prevent or stop further infringement. You also can ask the court to seize and impound the allegedly infringing items or articles while the action is pending.
If there was an infringement the articles can be destroyed. An infringer also would be liable for actual damages plus additional profits of the infringer or statutory damages. Further, an infringer could be held liable for injury to business reputation or the dilution in the value of the patent. You also can be awarded costs and attorneys' fees if you prevail.
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