Kaplan Takes Legal Action Against Counterfeiters
Kaplan has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against entities distributing counterfeit 'Kaplan Schweser' educational materials in India. On September 13, 2023, the court issued an interim order prohibiting unauthorized sale and misuse of Kaplan's trademark and copyrighted materials. Local commissioners conducted raids at seven premises, seizing a substantial amount of counterfeit products.
Ashley Pomonis, Executive Director of Legal, Intellectual Property & Corporate Governance at Kaplan, emphasized the company's commitment to ensuring access to authentic, high-quality educational resources. Kaplan is pursuing a summary judgment against several defendants to swiftly resolve the issue and protect the integrity of its offerings. This legal action demonstrates Kaplan's readiness to defend its intellectual property vigorously.
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Ashley Pomonis, Direttore Esecutivo per Legale, Proprietà Intellettuale e Governance Aziendale di Kaplan, ha sottolineato l'impegno dell'azienda a garantire l'accesso a risorse educative autentiche e di alta qualità. Kaplan sta perseguendo un giudizio sommario contro diversi imputati per risolvere rapidamente la questione e proteggere l'integrità delle proprie offerte. Questa azione legale dimostra prontezza da parte di Kaplan nel difendere vigorosamente la sua proprietà intellettuale.
Kaplan ha presentado una demanda en el Tribunal Superior de Delhi contra entidades que distribuyen materiales educativos falsificados 'Kaplan Schweser' en India. El 13 de septiembre de 2023, el tribunal emitió una orden provisional que prohíbe la venta no autorizada y el uso indebido de la marca registrada y los materiales con derechos de autor de Kaplan. Los comisionados locales realizaron operativos en siete locales, incautando una cantidad sustancial de productos falsificados.
Ashley Pomonis, Directora Ejecutiva de Legal, Propiedad Intelectual y Gobernanza Corporativa de Kaplan, enfatizó el compromiso de la empresa con el acceso a recursos educativos auténticos y de alta calidad. Kaplan está buscando un juicio sumario contra varios demandados para resolver el asunto rápidamente y proteger la integridad de sus ofertas. Esta acción legal demuestra la disposición de Kaplan para defender enérgicamente su propiedad intelectual.
카플란은 인도에서 '카플란 슈웨저' 교육 자료를 유통하는 위조 업체들에 대해 델리 고등법원에 소송을 제기했습니다. 2023년 9월 13일 법원은 카플란의 상표와 저작권이 있는 자료의 무단 판매 및 악용을 금지하는 임시 명령을 발령했습니다. 지역 커미셔너들이 일곱 개 장소에서 단속을 실시하여 상당량의 위조 제품을 압수했습니다.
카플란의 법무 및 지적 재산권 및 기업 거버넌스의 전무 이사인 애슐리 포모니스는 회사가 진정하고 고품질의 교육 자원에 대한 접근을 보장하기 위한 노력에 전념하고 있음을 강조했습니다. 카플란은 여러 피고에 대해 요약 판결을 추구하여 문제를 신속하게 해결하고 자사의 제공 품질을 보호하고자 합니다. 이번 법적 조치는 카플란이 지적 재산권을 강력히 방어할 준비가 되어 있음을 보여줍니다.
Kaplan a déposé une plainte devant le Tribunal supérieur de Delhi contre des entités distribuant des matériaux éducatifs contrefaits 'Kaplan Schweser' en Inde. Le 13 septembre 2023, le tribunal a émis une ordonnance provisoire interdisant la vente non autorisée et l'utilisation abusive de la marque déposée et des matériaux protégés par le droit d'auteur de Kaplan. Les commissaires locaux ont mené des raids dans sept locaux, saisissant une quantité importante de produits contrefaits.
Ashley Pomonis, Directrice Exécutive du Département des affaires juridiques, de la propriété intellectuelle et de la gouvernance d'entreprise chez Kaplan, a souligné l'engagement de l'entreprise à garantir l'accès à des ressources éducatives authentiques et de haute qualité. Kaplan vise un jugement sommaire contre plusieurs défendeurs pour résoudre rapidement le problème et protéger l'intégrité de ses offres. Cette action en justice démontre la volonté de Kaplan de défendre vigoureusement sa propriété intellectuelle.
Kaplan hat beim Delhi High Court eine Klage gegen Unternehmen eingereicht, die gefälschte 'Kaplan Schweser' Bildungsunterlagen in Indien vertreiben. Am 13. September 2023 erließ das Gericht eine vorläufige Anordnung, die den unbefugten Verkauf und Missbrauch von Kaplans Warenzeichen und urheberrechtlich geschützten Materialien verbietet. Lokale Kommissare führten Razzien in sieben Räumlichkeiten durch und beschlagnahmten eine erhebliche Menge gefälschter Produkte.
Ashley Pomonis, Executive Director für Recht, Geistiges Eigentum und Unternehmensführung bei Kaplan, betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens, den Zugriff auf authentische, hochwertige Bildungsressourcen zu gewährleisten. Kaplan strebt ein Summarverfahren gegen mehrere Beklagte an, um die Angelegenheit schnell zu klären und die Integrität seiner Angebote zu schützen. Diese rechtlichen Schritte zeigen Kaplans Bereitschaft, sein geistiges Eigentum entschieden zu verteidigen.
- Kaplan is taking proactive steps to protect its intellectual property and brand integrity
- The Delhi High Court issued an interim order in Kaplan's favor, prohibiting unauthorized sale of counterfeit materials
- Successful raids led to the seizure of substantial counterfeit 'Kaplan Schweser' materials
- Presence of counterfeit Kaplan materials in the Indian market may have impacted legitimate sales
- Ongoing legal proceedings could result in additional expenses for the company
On September 13, 2023, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court issued an interim order prohibiting the unauthorized sale and misuse of Kaplan’s trademark and copyrighted materials. The Court also appointed local commissioners, who conducted successful raids at seven premises associated with the defendants. These actions led to the seizure of a substantial amount of counterfeit 'Kaplan Schweser' books and study materials, underscoring the severity of the infringement.
“Kaplan remains committed to ensuring that students and professionals have access to only authentic, high-quality educational resources,” said Ashley Pomonis, Executive Director, Legal, Intellectual Property & Corporate Governance, Kaplan. “We are actively pursuing a summary judgment against several defendants to resolve the issue swiftly and protect the integrity of the educational offerings. This decisive action sends a clear message that Kaplan is fully prepared to vigorously defend its intellectual property and will not hesitate to take legal action against those who infringe on its trademarks or unlawfully use or reproduce its copyrighted materials.”
The matter is still pending before the Court.
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Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries continue Stanley’s mission as they serve about 1.2 million students and professionals, 15,000 corporate clients, and 3,300 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.
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