Anton Piller order

An Anton Piller order is a legal court order that allows a plaintiff to search a defendant’s premises, seize evidence, and prevent destruction of that evidence without notifying the defendant in advance. This is typically used in intellectual property or fraud cases where there’s a risk the defendant might hide, tamper with, or destroy crucial evidence if given warning. The order aims to preserve evidence for the case, but it must meet strict legal conditions to protect the defendant’s rights, including minimizing intrusion and ensuring the search is proportionate to the case.