In this webinar, Managing Associate, Andrew Marsden will provide an overview of the options for IP rights holders when faced with infringing activity on social marketplaces such as Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and others. We will explain the complaints policies provided by the marketplaces and provide practical advice on how best to deal with IP issues commonly encountered by businesses and individuals.

The webinar will help any individual or business selling goods on such marketplaces, will provide tips on how to avoid IP problems and how to deal with issues if they arise.

The session will cover:

• ⁠Focus on trade marks, copyright and design rights, and the issues encountered in on-line marketplaces such as Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok etc.
• Brief overview of the IP complaint procedures offered by the above platforms.
• Tips on how to file the complaints.
• Trade marks – explain why having a suitable registration is critical to succeeding in a complaint.
• Designs – registration, validity (cancelation), threats, and other issues.
• Steps to take before filing a complaint including letter before action (cease and desist letter).
• Considerations in connection with filing complaints/takedowns and what can happen next, accounts closed, sales impact, infringement issues/threats, etc.

To secure your place, register here. Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with meeting details to add to your calendar.