VIAGRA is one of Pfizer’s main trademarks. Since its introduction in 1998, the product is a great success with a yearly revenue of little over a billion Euros. The product is available on medical prescription.
However, success has its downside, when third parties try to take a piece of the pie as well. Discussing erection problems with a doctor might be a bit of an embarrassment for many men, which is probably the reason for a flourishing online trade of the product. Research reveals that 60% of the amount of pills sold, is being obtained via illegal trade.
Recently, the sexually stimulating capsules, named VidaGra, have been introduced on the market. Offering a good alternative for a greatly needed and wanted product, like VIAGRA, is no problem, as long as it is marketed under a clearly different trademark. This way the consumer will not be confused, competition will cause quality to improve and prices to go down. Nevertheless, this case is a clear case of infringement of trademark rights, taking advantage of the possibly embarrassed consumers. Hopefully, Pfizer will put an end to this.
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