
Five ways
to deal with third-party rights
Modify your product, process or trademark (invent a work-around) to avoid (or reduce the risk of) infringement of a patent, design or trademark.
Invalidate a patent, design or trademark in opposition or invalidation proceedings.
Wait for a patent or design right to expire.
Negotiate a licence or transfer of rights.
Do nothing. Argue non-infringement or invalidity when the right holder commences an action against you.
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