Injunctive relief意思

Injunctive relief is a legal remedy that a court may order to prevent an individual or a party from doing something, or to compel them to do something. It is a form of equitable relief that is typically used in cases where monetary damages would not be sufficient to compensate for the harm that has been or is likely to be suffered.

There are two main types of injunctions:

1. Preliminary injunction: This is an injunction that is issued before a trial to prevent someone from doing something until the case can be heard. It is usually granted when the plaintiff can show that they are likely to suffer irreparable harm if the injunction is not granted, and that they are likely to succeed on the merits of their case.

2. Permanent injunction: This is an injunction that is issued after a trial and is meant to last indefinitely. It is typically granted when the plaintiff has successfully proven their case and has shown that they are entitled to relief.

Injunctive relief is often used in cases involving trademark infringement, patent infringement, and cases where there is a threat of harm to the public interest. For example, a court may issue an injunction to stop the sale of counterfeit goods, or to prevent the release of a product that is likely to cause harm to consumers.