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Warning letter due to trademark infringement by Porsche AG and Unit4IP

Warning letter Trademark law Porsche AG Unit4IP Cease and desist declaration

Have you received a trademark warning from Porsche AG by Unit4IP with a value in dispute of €500,000? We at marken medien meyen will immediately check the legality of the allegations, defend you against excessive warning costs and develop a tailor-made strategy for a successful defense.

Porsche, trademark infringements and Unit4IP

The Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG regularly commissions the law firm Unit4IP to take action against unauthorized use of its trademarks such as "Porsche", "Carrera", "911" or the Porsche coat of arms. The focus is often on

  • Plagiarism and counterfeiting of original parts or products,
  • Offers on online marketplaces such as eBay,
  • customized vehicles or accessories with protected brand labels.

The legal basis is the Exclusive right of use of Porsche AG pursuant to § 14 MarkenG. Infringements may result in injunctive relief, a duty to provide information, damages and the imposition of contractual penalties on the basis of a cease-and-desist declaration with penalty clause.

Typical claims in the trademark warning letter

In a warning letter from Unit4IP the following points are regularly found:

  1. Submission of a cease-and-desist declaration with penalty clause
    Usually with a deadline of a few days to weeks.

  2. Information and accounting claims
    Quantities, sales figures, distribution channels, advertising measures.

  3. Destruction or recall affected goods or advertising material.

  4. Reimbursement of warning costs
    With a Value in dispute of € 500,000 legal fees can reach four to five figures.

  5. Threat of legal action
    Interim injunction or legal action if the declarations are not submitted on time.

Our strategy for effective defense against your Porsche warning letter

As specialist lawyers for intellectual property rights under the direction of Robert Meyen we have many years of experience in the Trademark defense against automobile manufacturers:

  • Examination of the legal basis: Is there any Trademark infringement?

  • Optimization of the cease-and-desist declarationReduction of Contractual penalties and unclear obligations.

  • Negotiation with Unit4IP: It is often possible to Warning costs significantly.

  • Enforcement of counterclaims: In some cases, a Counter warning be useful.

  • Nationwide representationWhether it's an eBay offer or an individual conversion - we advise and represent you throughout Germany.

This is how we proceed

  1. Immediate mandate
    So that you can Observe deadlines, commission us promptly.

  2. Initial legal examination
    We analyze the warning letter for formal defects and weaknesses in content.

  3. Preparation of the cease-and-desist declaration
    Tailor-made for your case and with minimum Risk of repetition.

  4. Negotiations
    The aim is to reach an out-of-court settlement and reduce the Warning costs.

  5. Legal defense if necessary
    If necessary, we will represent your interests in court.


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