Trademark protection had long afforded American companies a competitive marketplace with a fair playing field. All that can change as you begin to operate your business internationally. To get the basics, visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office to orient yourself on what you need to know to get started on protecting your intellectual […]
Pursue a civil or criminal remedy depending on the nature of the product being counterfeited. Typically products that can put the public’s well-being in danger (pharmaceuticals, food, tobacco, medical devices, auto parts, airplane parts) grab the attention of the District Attorneys, U.S. Attorneys & Law Enforcement Agencies (FBI, DEA, ICE). In most cases, law enforcement […]
All too often, a company uncovers the fact that their intellectual property is being misused and they make rash decisions. Their first call to us is, “Hey, someone is selling my products and they are clearly counterfeit. Can you contact law enforcement and get them arrested?” Counterfeiting is an intent-based crime and in order for […]
Many companies are in such a hurry to get to market with their company launch or latest new product that they overlook a very critical step. Protecting the intellectual property (IP) of the company and enforcing the use of it. Experts agree that if you don’t protect your IP it can fall prey to those […]
Once you determine that your products are being infringed upon (counterfeited), it is time to take action. Determine how far down the supply chain the products have made it (wholesale, retail, online, eBay, Amazon, Alibaba, etc.) and document all of those outlets. Once the scope and scale of the issue is determined, it is time […]
According to an article by Buffer, social media is changing and growing every second. “Every second 2 new members join LinkedIn…Social Media has overtaken porn as the #1 activity on the web.” The fact of the matter is that social media sites can be a treasure chest of useful information. A savvy social media investigator […]
It is often times difficult to accurately assess whether that candidate or claimant is being truthful with their employment background or insurance claim. When facts are needed to support hiring, or lack of hiring decision as well as prove or disprove whether a claimant is truthfully disclosing their accident or alleged injury. Either way, an […]
Businesses are evaluated by their ability to deliver products and services to their customers or clients in a timely fashion while maintaining a high level of service and remaining profitable. The key components of businesses that allow them to deliver on these promises are their supply chains and business processes. Any disruption to the supply […]
As your trial date approaches you begin to review the evidence. Deposition transcripts are carefully picked apart and the credibility of witnesses is weighed. The legal aspects of the case are discussed with the client and the strategic elements of the case are laid out. All parties involved are looking at best and worst case […]