HAS YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BEEN BREACHED?

CORPORATE investigators

Intellectual property is often a businesses most valuable asset, including its reputation, image, licenses, creativity and much more. It is also an asset that differentiates businesses and allows top-quality, top-performance enterprises to continue to thrive. The laws that protect Intellectual Property differ across the world and moving your IP into new territories can put it at risk. 

Trademark investigations into breaches of intellectual property by ex-employees or competitors constitute the lion’s share of intellectual property investigations. Callaghan & Callaghan has over two decades of experience carrying out Intellectual Property Investigations and, by utilising investigators with array of skill sets, we can tailor the best approach to suit your needs.

Your business name, logo and intangible products are built over years of hard work and dedication, and misuse of them means degrading your history and reputation. Intellectual Property comprises your business identity and only you have the power to use it. 

Trademark investigations

Trademark investigations typically involve inquiring as to the nature of the use of a trademark. Investigators are typically approached by clients who wish to either register a trademark or protect their trademark they have already registered or examine the unlawful use a trademark. Documentary evidence is always gathered where possible through the use of covert video cameras and any other necessary means. Controlled purchases can be required to show evidence that a Trademarked item or an item otherwise protected by intellectual property laws are being sold.Site visits to business premises are often required, discreet inquiries with proprietors or operators to ascertain the nature and extent of the use of the trademark. Documentary evidence is always gathered where possible through the use of covert video cameras and any other necessary means. Controlled purchases can be required to show evidence that a Trademarked item or an item otherwise protected by intellectual property laws are being sold.

Internal and external breaches

Breaches of other forms of intellectual property such as confidential information, trade secrets or patents can involve ex-employees or competitors utilising the IP in a manner inconsistent with your rights. The breach may have occurred internally, on your computer network for example, or a competitor may have gotten wind of confidential information through industrial espionage or some other means. Whatever the circumstances, it is likely that Lyonswood, a private investigation firm with broad-based expertise can find a way to gather the evidence you need to put before the court, put a stop to the breach and recoup damages.

If you would like to investigate a possible breach of trademark or intellectual property, contact Callaghan & Callaghan today to see what kind of action needs to be taken.