If you have concerns about your intellectual property rights you should consult a lawyer as soon as possible. Damage caused by intellectual property breaches often becomes harder to reverse the longer the problem is left unchecked. Examples of breaches might be if someone else has been manufacturing a product without a license that you have patented, or if someone has made your music available for free download online. An intellectual property lawyer will be able to examine your circumstances and advise you on how best to protect your intellectual property interests.