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How to collect and preserve evidence if a trademark is infringed?

In the case of trademark infringement, it is very important to collect and preserve evidence, because this evidence can be used to prove the existence of infringement and the liability of the infringer. The following are some suggestions on how to collect and preserve evidence:

Collect direct evidence: Direct evidence refers to evidence that can directly prove the existence of infringement, such as contracts for selling infringing products, invoices, receipts, etc. If direct evidence is available, it is relatively easy to collect.

Preserve evidence: Before collecting evidence, you should preserve evidence first, because once the evidence is destroyed or tampered with, it will be difficult to collect again. Preserving evidence can be carried out through notarization, photography, video recording, etc.

Collect the infringer’s information: The infringer’s information includes the infringer’s name, address, business nature, registered capital, number of employees, business scope, etc. This information can help you understand the infringer’s identity and business operations. Condition.

Collect evidence of infringement: Evidence of infringement includes photos of infringing products, sales contracts, invoices, receipts, etc. These evidences can prove the existence of infringement and the specific circumstances of the infringement.

Collect evidence of damages: If you need to claim compensation from the infringer, you need to provide evidence to prove the amount of damages, such as: reduced sales, reduced sales prices, more expenses or less income, etc. . This evidence can help you calculate the amount of compensation.

In the process of collecting and preserving evidence, you need to pay attention to the following points:

Ensure the authenticity of the evidence: The evidence must be authentic and cannot be forged or tampered with, otherwise it will be regarded as is invalid evidence.

Ensure the integrity of the evidence: The evidence must be complete and cannot be missing or damaged, otherwise the effectiveness of the evidence will be affected.

Comply with legal provisions: During the process of collecting and preserving evidence, you must comply with relevant legal provisions and must not infringe on the legitimate rights and interests of others.

Preserve evidence in a timely manner: if