For brand owners and innovators, infringement is a serious challenge. Infringement can result in lost revenue, reputational damage, and even legal disputes. Fortunately, private investigators can help you retrieve critical evidence to build a strong legal case against infringing parties. As such, you should consider enlisting the help of our Connecticut Private Detectives who can help safeguard your interests. Please continue reading to learn how private investigators help businesses conduct infringement investigations.
How Can Private Investigators Help Businesses Conduct Infringement Investigations?
Generally, private investigators are focused on trademark and brand violations of a company. Finding evidence that proves infringement can be challenging and requires a seasoned private investigator. Due to their access to various resources, they can find ways to prove if someone is using an organization’s trademark without permission.
It’s important to understand that the US Patent and Trademark Office defines trademark infringement as, ” the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and services that is likely to cause confusion, deception or mistake about the source of the goods and services.” Those engaged in this unlawful activity often know how to hide their actions to avoid legal repercussions.
A skilled private investigator can employ several techniques, including surveillance, online monitoring, and interviewing witnesses to conduct investigations to gather evidence of IP infringement. They will identify the unauthorized use or sale of an IP. Private investigations will monitor the marketplace to identify counterfeit products. They will use public records, background checks, as well as the web’s various facets to track down the persons hiding behind the unauthorized use of the domain name or trademark.
A private investigator can contact the infringers by pretending to be a customer and conducting a pretext investigation. This will ensure they can collect evidence about the way the trademark is used and sold discreetly. If the culpable party has a store, things will get easier because the PI can visit them face-to-face. The investigation will be much more difficult if they have to deal with online infringements. However, this is not an insurmountable obstacle. Private investigators can gather evidence such as pictures, videos, and documentation that can be used to support legal action against the infringing party.
At Advanced Investigations, we can assess the risk of IP infringement for your company and recommend strategies to mitigate the risk. We are prepared to help you develop plans to safeguard your IP and prevent future infringement. We can find ways to prove if anyone is using your business’s trademark without approval. Connect with our team today so we can provide valuable support.
