Intellectual Property Investigations That Defend Innovation & Reputation

Why Intellectual Property Investigations Are More Critical Than Ever

Your intellectual property trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and digital content is often more valuable than any physical asset. In a global market where ideas spread fast and enforcement can lag, copycats, counterfeiters, and digital pirates can dismantle your competitive edge overnight.

That’s why International Corporate Check offers specialized Intellectual Property Investigations helping corporations and law firms not just identify infringement, but prove it, trace it, and stop it.

Whether it’s a former employee leaking designs, fake goods on an online marketplace, or international syndicates copying your software, our investigations are structured to give you legal leverage and timely resolution.

What Our Intellectual Property Investigations Include

Trademark Infringement Investigations

We help brand owners enforce their trademark rights by investigating misuse across e-commerce platforms, packaging, promotional materials, and unauthorized third-party resellers.

Undercover purchases and documentation
Online and offline market surveillance
Takedown support for domain names, social handles, and listings
Source tracking of unauthorized distributors

Copyright and Digital Content Protection

From image theft to music sampling and course cloning, digital copyright abuse is rampant. We provide evidence that holds up in court:

Social media and website scraping
Timestamped evidence gathering
Metadata analysis
DMCA support and copyright claim filings

Patent Violation & Product Design Theft

Patents protect more than ideas they protect market position. If your design, process, or invention has been stolen, we:

Compare infringing and original assets
Interview witnesses and involved personnel
Conduct field investigations into production sources
Work with IP law firms to prepare expert briefs

Trade Secret & Data Breach Investigations

Many intellectual property cases stem from insider leaks. We investigate suspected internal breaches, often involving:

Suspicious access to protected documents
Downloads to USB or cloud services
Unauthorized external communications
Departing employees who join competitors

We coordinate digital forensics to detect IP theft in real-time and collaborate with legal counsel on preservation of evidence for litigation.

Counterfeiting & Brand Protection

Our anti-counterfeiting operations are designed for global enforcement. These include:

Field surveillance and site visits
Covert acquisitions for product verification
Forensic testing of suspected counterfeit goods
Coordination with customs and local enforcement
Support for criminal prosecutions and seizures

How We Investigate Our IP Enforcement Process

Step	Action
1.Discovery & Scoping	We begin with an IP asset review, risk mapping, and definition of enforcement goals.
2.Digital & Field Surveillance	We monitor online marketplaces, social media, and retail locations.
3.Evidence Gathering	Covert acquisitions, screenshots, financial tracing, and forensic documentation.
4.Source Identification	We trace IP abuse to individuals, manufacturers, or networks — globally.
5.Enforcement Support	We provide evidence files, affidavits, and expert witness support for legal actions.
6.Monitoring & Prevention	Ongoing alert systems and IP integrity programs to prevent recurrence.

At ICC Group, our Business Intelligence services are built on two core pillars designed to help businesses grow strategically and make informed decisions:

Intelligence Operations (Market Research & Analysis)

We explore future opportunities and potential growth areas for your business. This includes evaluating commercial viability, analyzing market trends, and understanding consumer behavior to help you identify where your business can thrive.

Investigative Operations (Commercial Investigations)

We assess the current state of your business and its market environment. Our investigations uncover critical insights such as asset locations, financial data, unmet market needs, and brand positioning. These findings support strategic planning and decision-making with a clear picture of where your business stands today.

Real World Case Examples

Case: Luxury Goods Brand Trademark Infringement

A high-end fashion brand noticed a rise in counterfeit handbags appearing on social media ads and international e-commerce platforms. International Corporate Check conducted digital monitoring, completed test purchases, and traced the operation to a manufacturer in Guangdong. Local enforcement partners facilitated seizure of over 12,000 units, and legal actions were initiated against the domain owners.

Case: Software Firm – Source Code Leak

A departing senior engineer from a U.S.-based software company had uploaded proprietary source code to a personal Dropbox. Our forensic team uncovered file transfer logs, provided testimony-ready reports, and helped the company win a federal injunction under the Defend Trade Secrets Act.

Case: Consumer Goods Grey Market Imports

A global electronics company faced price dilution due to grey market resellers in Eastern Europe. We traced the supply chain, identified leaks within authorized distributors, and coordinated enforcement with regional customs.

Our Tools & Techniques

Combatting AML, Embezzlement, and Regulatory Exposure

International Corporate Check combines modern digital forensics with real-world investigative tradecraft:

OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) & SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence)
Digital forensics & chain-of-custody preservation
IP portfolio monitoring tools & counterfeit detection systems
Sample acquisition, lab testing & authenticity verification
Industry intelligence via anti-counterfeiting partnerships

We also maintain access to international Counterfeiting Seizure Maps, regulatory watchlists, and government-sanctioned anti-IP abuse networks.

The High Cost of IP Theft (Stats That Matter)

Estimated $600 billion lost annually to IP theft globally (source: Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property)
Counterfeit goods account for 3.3% of global trade
Over 2.5 million jobs lost due to IP abuse-related disruptions
SMEs are often targeted due to lower enforcement resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Signs include sudden price competition, duplicate branding, social media impersonation, leaked product launches, or insider whistleblowing.

Absolutely. IP theft can cripple startups and SMEs. Early enforcement prevents long-term market erosion and protects future valuation.

Yes we work with IP lawyers, customs authorities, and regulators globally to coordinate enforcement actions in jurisdictions where infringement occurs.

A4: While registration strengthens legal action, unregistered IP can still be protected under common law or trade secret statutes and investigations can support that.

A5: Simple digital takedowns may take days. Cross-border investigations can take weeks to months, depending on complexity and legal cooperation.

Stop Infringement Before It Costs You Everything

Your intellectual property is your edge your innovation, your reputation, your future. Losing control of it means losing market share, revenue, and trust.
At International Corporate Check, we’ve helped businesses of every size and industry defend their ideas through actionable, evidence-backed, globally enforceable investigations.

Our Flagship Risk and Compliance Solutions

HireSmart – Employee Background Checks & Screening

Ensure trustworthy hires with HireSmart, our comprehensive employee background screening service. From identity verification to criminal history and employment checks, we help organizations reduce risk and protect their workforce.

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DD360 – Corporate Due Diligence

Through DD360, we provide thorough corporate due diligence investigations to help clients assess potential partners, mergers, and acquisitions. Our reports support critical business decisions with factual insights

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TPRM – Third-Party Risk Management

Mitigate external threats with our third-party risk management (TPRM) solution. We evaluate vendors, suppliers, and partners for compliance, ethical standards, and operational risk—ensuring business continuity and trust.

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Fraud Risk & Insurance Fraud Investigations

ICC Group conducts detailed fraud risk investigations to uncover deceptive activities and protect your organization from financial and reputational harm. We also specialize in insurance fraud and claims investigations to validate authenticity and detect irregularities.

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Business Intelligence & Investigative Solutions

Our IP and brand protection services are designed to safeguard your brand identity, trademarks, and proprietary assets from infringement, counterfeiting, and misuse in both online and physical markets.

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