We contributed an article titled “Six Things Japanese SMEs Should Do to Avoid Crying Over Counterfeit Goods” to an international business navigation website operated by Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME Support, JAPAN).

Click here to 6 things Japanese SMEs should do to avoid crying over counterfeit products.

One of the risks associated with international expansion is the theft of one’s intellectual property, such as when a product is imitated, a service development method or idea is copied, or a company logo is trademarked without permission.

 If you rush to deal with counterfeit products as soon as you become aware of them, it will be difficult to reduce the damage to zero, and it will also cost you a great deal of money and time.

 In addition to taking countermeasures against counterfeit products in advance, it is also important to decide in advance what you will do in the event of a counterfeit.

 Please read the following detailed explanation of the risks of intellectual property theft under the supervision of a lawyer who is well versed in international business.

 Paccloa Co., Ltd. offers a wide range of services for those who do not yet have the know-how to deal with counterfeit goods, including

“minimal countermeasures in the first year of international expansion,”

“aggressive measures when international expansion begins to take off,” and

“negotiations to generate profits through intellectual property (including not only products but also technologies and services) for overseas markets.

We can help small and medium-sized businesses to expand their business overseas in a favorable way.

If you have any questions or concerns about how to use or protect your intellectual property, or about international expansion in general, please feel free to contact us at Paccloa Co. Ltd.