Hilton Hart is the CEO of Edison IP Enforcement, renowned for his leadership in combating counterfeiters and safeguarding brands. Under his guidance, the company has successfully litigated against over 80,000 counterfeiters, recovering more than $61 million in damages. With a background as a software engineer, Hilton transitioned into entrepreneurship and investment, leveraging his technical expertise and business acumen to drive success in the intellectual property enforcement sector.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• How Hilton Hart became involved with e-commerce IP enforcement
• What is a counterfeiter, and what are the most common types in e-commerce?
• Copyrights, trademarks, patents: examples of IP protection
• Hilton explains the copyright infringement report process
• Using legal action to combat counterfeiters
• Hilton shares his personal legal experience with suing infringers
• Legal strategies for dealing with overseas Amazon sellers infringing on intellectual property

In this episode…

Counterfeiting poses a significant threat to brands, causing financial losses and tarnishing reputations. However, with the right approach, businesses can protect their intellectual property and hold infringers accountable. What are some permanent solutions to combat counterfeiters and recover damages?

Hilton Hart, an IP enforcement expert, urges e-commerce entrepreneurs to take proactive steps to protect their brands. This includes registering trademarks and securing copyrights for images and designs. Vigilantly document instances of infringement and hold counterfeiters accountable by seeking financial compensation; these actions deter future infringements and reinforce respect for intellectual property rights in the marketplace.

In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast with Josh Hadley, Hilton Hart, CEO of Edison IP Enforcement, discusses definitive strategies for thwarting counterfeiters and recouping losses. Hilton shares his inspiration for entering the e-commerce IP enforcement realm, the common types of counterfeit infringements, and practical steps to combat this pervasive issue.

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