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What to do if another company is using our brand name without permission?

If you search on Google for 'EdiFabric', our company name, you get a sponsored result from cdata (unrelated to our company) pointing to their product with a link named 'EdiFabric'. They are obviously infringing our trademark to deceive and lure users. Apart from sending a cease and desist letter as soon as possible, what other steps would be appropriate to respond to that infringement? Should this be reported to Google Ads as well? Thank you.
( 5 comments | 2 points | on HN )
Re:What to do if another company is using our brand name wit... by mikequinlan on Thursday May 08, 2025 @12:17PM (#43927697)
Contact your trademark attorney??? Duh,
Re:What to do if another company is using our brand name wit... by Flundstrom2 on Thursday May 08, 2025 @11:52AM (#43927393)
Trademarks are tricky, since they only applies to a specific category of goods or services.

They are especially tricky if you do not have a Registered Trademark.

Pay a lawyer to send a generic cease and desist letter.

If the infringer do not comply, pay an IP lawyer for legal councel.

Re:What to do if another company is using our brand name wit... by donzog on Thursday May 08, 2025 @12:52PM (#43928171)
We do have a Registered Trademark. Thank you for the reply.
Re:What to do if another company is using our brand name wit... by Festro on Thursday May 08, 2025 @11:40AM (#43927226)
Re:What to do if another company is using our brand name wit... by p_ing on Thursday May 08, 2025 @11:37AM (#43927182)
You use a lawyer. Not HN, not reddit. Just a lawyer.