Problem - The client while conducting a routine visit to explore the possibility of empanelling a new Foundry for pouring cylinders came across a pattern and moulds that was found similar to cylinders that were poured for AF Compressors.

Solution – Suspecting that the pattern/mould was prepared on the basis of an existing drawing of the client (confidential information) R K Dewan & Co. advised, strategized and executed an action in form of a raid with the help of local police authorities at MIDC Kolhapur. Investigations revealed that the infringer was an ex-supplier of AF Compressors and was acting in complete breach of Confidentiality Agreement and thereby committing a copyright infringement and breach of contract.

Accordingly a criminal complained was logged and infringing patterns/moulds recovered by the police authorities during the raid were taken in police custody.

The matter is sub-judice before the judicial magistrate.   

Outcome - The raid proved fruitful into tracing evidence of copyright infringement whereby a drawing which is an infringing copy of a technical drawing (in which the client has a registered copyright) was also recovered. This crucial piece of evidence can be used in the civil suit wherein the ex-employee of the client was also found to be violating the terms of his employment.