Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks (JAC-SCN-10)

In this critical posture, it is critical clear to understand the importance of Business Continuity Management (BCM) & enhancing ways organizations can build resilience in this changing risk environment

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According to OECD, imports of Counterfeit & Pirated Goods are worth nearly half a trillion dollars a year, or around 2.5% of global imports.

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Why Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks?

It is true that Organizations & their Business Continuity Management (BCM) teams often contemplate scenarios that are reserved for incredibly creative minds. However, with every calamitous event, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic & the September 11, 2001, attacks, the severity of the human, financial & property losses is a stark reminder that even the best BCM playbooks can fall short of helping organizations to fully plan & prepare for disruptions.

In this critical posture, it is critical clear to understand the importance of Business Continuity Management (BCM) & enhancing ways organizations can build resilience in this changing risk environment.

Copyright Pirates, Brand Impersonators, Patent flouters & Trade Secret thieves are a major threat to businesses, given their increased aggressiveness towards Intellectual Property Theft. These, & any other original creative works that have economic value & are protected by law, can be categorized as intellectual property (IP). However, there are huge risks related to IP infringement suffered by any victim companies & if not we’ll attended to can gradually pull down any such company whether big or small.

Business Continuity means contemplating all scenarios & solutions, regardless of the event’s cause & whether it was within an organization’s control. In the current environment, in which businesses of all sizes & types are being tested in unprecedented ways by the COVID-19 pandemic, business continuity & resilience has become a critical discussion in boardrooms & C-suites across the world.

Do not wait until after your property is stolen or copied to reach out to a trained investigator regarding an Intellectual Property investigation.

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks

At James Areh Cognisance®, We offer several ranges of services in line with Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks which are listed below as follows:

Anti-Counterfeiting Investigation	Counterfeiting Investigation
Illicit Trade & Counterfeiting Investigation	Brand Protection Intelligence
Mystery & Secret Shopper Services	Counterintelligence Services
Criminal Investigation	Crisis Intervention Services
Intellectual Property Thefts Investigation	Patent & Trademark Investigation
Design Infringement Investigation	Copyright Infringement Investigation
Trademark Infringement Investigation	Product Diversion & Parallel Importation Investigation
Channel Checking	International Rendition
Enforcements	Money Laundering Investigations
HUMINT (Human Intelligence)	OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations: Other Additional Key Services Fieldworks

Our Additional Key Services Fieldworks are as follows:

Brand Search & Verifications	Internet Monitoring & Research
Brand Authentication	Goods Memorandums of Understanding Conflicts
Market Threats	IPR Litigations Record Check
Brand Litigation and Protection	Market Monitoring Services
IPR Enhance Due Diligence	Goods Infringement Examination
Trade Secrets Inspection	Online Brand Reputation Checks (Internet & Social Media Monitoring)
IPR Anti-Counterfeiting Due Diligence	Brand Litigation & Protection

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations: Trademarks & IPs

A trademark is an image, name or even signature, used to differentiate & identify a brand, company, or its goods & services. Trademark Infringements occur when one uses a trademark which is the same or like another trademark owned by a company.

According to OECD, imports of Counterfeit & Pirated Goods are worth nearly half a trillion dollars a year, or around 2.5% of global imports.

Knowing that someone is stealing ideas is easy. Being able to prove that intellectual property (IP) is being infringed upon is distinctly different. Attorneys typically take the lead in directing their clients’ intellectual property disputes, but each case is unique. The approaches to handling an intellectual property investigation will vary, & the experienced team of investigators in Augustus Hall Limited® Complex Case Investigation Group are prepared to handle your matter accurately & within the confines of your chosen approach.

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks: The Entities We Serve

Our Services within this Category are catered for the following Entities as follows:

CMOs	CEOs
COOs	Heads of Brand Protection
Government Affairs	Regulatory Affairs
External Affairs	Anti Illicit Trade Directors
Anti-Counterfeiting Directors	Head of Supply Chain
Head of Supply Chain Security	Product Security Managers
Head of Halal	Packaging Development Managers
General Counsel, IP Counsel & Legal Counsels representing Multinational & National Brands across Industries	Multinational & National Brands
Issuing Authorities	Industries, Regulators & Policy Makers
Directors, Deputy Directors, Senior Managers from Finance	Domestic Affairs
International Trade	Health
Customs Authority & Law Enforcement Agencies	Director Generals, Deputy Director Generals, & Senior Managers
Law Enforcement Team	Authorities, & Brand Owners
Brand Security Solution Providers	Anti Illicit Trade & Counterfeiting
Brand Owners, & Government Agencies

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks: Its' Critical Role

The intricacies & nuances demanded by an IP Investigation must honor the legalities surrounding IP as well as gel with the work being conducted by Law Enforcement Agencies.

The quality of the details collected matters, but proper collection of evidence & information is essential.  Anyone can troll the web or check databases to hunt for information. Public Resources are readily available for the taking. It’s the information that isn’t easy to find, however, that makes all the difference in an Intellectual Property Investigation.

You want a Private Investigative Team that has a Network of Domestic & Foreign Specialists at their fingertips, providing exceptional reach & capability. You also want a team of Professional Investigators who understand how to conduct an IP Investigation Legally & Thoroughly.

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks: Insights Into the Types of Investigations

When you represent a client who believes that he or she has been the victim of Intellectual Property Infringement, the case isn’t always about Financial Compensation. Quite often, the person bringing the case wants the perpetrator to admit their Guilt, to get Retribution. The owner of the Intellectual Property also wants their Information back without feeling the negative effects of the IP Case on their Reputation or Bottom Line.

Here are some of the most common IP Investigations conducted by the experts at Augustus Hall Limited®:

• Patent Investigations.  

  • Clever copycats may take it upon themselves to leverage the business success of someone else by creating an offshoot of a Brand, Name, Service, or Product. This Infringement can lead to a Patent Investigation & IP Lawsuit.

• Product Diversion & Parallel Importation.  

  • Unauthorized acquisition & sale of goods is a crime. Instead of trying to compete with a major brand, some people or companies practice product diversion or parallel importation, stealing the products from an import shipment to sell them on their own at a much lower price point, or failing to dispose of inventory as instructed & using it instead to make a profit. 

• Channel Checking.  

  • Marketing Research is essential if it’s on the up & up. Poor Channel Checking & concerns about Licensing or IP Infringement regarding New Product Development could result in Legal Action.

• Trademark Investigations & Clearances.  

  • Does a company still use a Trademark? Are there related Trademarks? What’s the Background & Intention behind these Trademarks? Some entrepreneurs don’t bother to do their Due Diligence & take a Trademark for their own.

The internet has fueled IP Theft & Infringement. The depth & breadth of the online world can make it feel impossible to collect necessary evidence for an IP Case. A Private Investigator shows otherwise with meticulous Research & Information-gathering.

James Areh Cognisance® also conducts Nigeria & Africa-wide Investigations of your existing Trademarks & Copyrights.  We can investigate any business in any market for the improper use of your Intellectual Property.

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations: Other Concerns Of Our IP Investigations

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks coves & caters for the following groups, classifications & categories of items, goods, services or brands listed below:

• Bakery Products: Breads & rolls, waffles, cakes, pies, donuts, bagels, toasted pastries, tortillas, other bakery products

• Cereal & Grain-Based Products: Cereals, prepared flour, pasta, rice & corn milling, other grain-based products

• Condiments & Seasonings: Ketchup, sauces, gravies, condiments, peanut butter, seasonings, flavors & syrups, oils, salad dressings, mayonnaise & pickled products, etc.

• Prepared Foods / Meals / Side Dishes: Prepared dinners / meals / entrees / salads, prepared side dishes, pizza, meat alternatives, baby food, non-fluid dairy alternatives, other prepared products

• Dairy Foods: Ice cream & frozen desserts, novelties, fluid milk & beverages, cheese products, yogurt & other cultured products, butter or margarine products, powdered products, other dairy foods & dairy based drinks

• Snack Foods: Chips, pretzels, cookies & crackers, nuts / trail mix, extruded snacks, snack bars, cheese snacks, meat snacks, prepared snacks, other snack foods

• Candy & Confectionery Products

• Beverages: Soft drinks, beer, bottled water, alternative beverages / sports drinks (including fortified / nutraceutical), wine / liquor, juice / fruit drinks, coffee / tea, other beverages

• Meat, Poultry & Seafood Products: Processed / further processed meat, poultry, seafood, slaughtering, fabricating, cutting, rendering, other meat, poultry, seafood.

• Manufacturer of Ingredients / Nutritional Ingredients

• Specialty Nutritional Products: Dietary supplements, meal replacements, nutraceuticals, chews & nutritional candy, energy & nutritional shots, etc.

• Retail: Supermarket, Convenience, Mass merchandiser

• Food Service

• Pet Foods

• Fruits & Vegetables

• Testing Labs, Universities, Government

• Equipment for Food Processing / Packaging Materials

• Warehousing / Distribution / Logistics

• Co-packer / Contract Manufacturer

• Other Allied to the Field

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks: Other Concerned Roles In Request Of Our IP Investigations

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks coves & caters for the following groups, professionals, industries, sectors, roles, or designated services listed below:

• Research & Development / Product Development: VP, Director, Manager R&D, Food Tech, Chemist, Flavor Room Manager, Lab Tech, Design Manager, Research Chef, Tech Services Manager, Project Manager, R&D Personnel

• Food Safety / QA / QC: VP, Director, Manager, Supervisor of Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Food Safety, QA / QC / Food Safety Personnel

• Plant Operations / Production: Operations VP / Director / Manager, Production VP / Director / Manager, Manufacturing VP / Director / Manager, Plant Manager / Superintendent / Foreman, Line Foreman, Processing / Packaging Supervisor, Maintenance Foreman, Plant Security Manager, Safety Manager, Health & Safety, Operations personnel

• Corporate Management & Administration: President, Owner, Partner, Chairman of the Board, Executive VP, CEO, CFO, COO, Secretary-Treasurer, Director

• General Management / Management: General Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Site Manager, Store / Location Manager

• Engineering: VP, Director, Manager, Engineering, Plant Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Chief Engineer, Packaging / Processing / Production Engineers, Engineering Director

• Purchasing: VP / Director / Manager / Supervisor of Purchasing or Procurement, Purchasing Agent, Buyer, Purchasing Personnel

• Marketing & Sales: VP Marketing / Sales, VP Brand Management, Marketing Director / Manager, Category / Brand /Product Manager, Sales Director / Manager, Vending Manager, Account Exec, Ecommerce Director / Manager

• Warehousing / Distribution / Logistics: Warehouse / Distribution Manager / Director, Logistics / Traffic Manager / Director, Truck Fleet Manager, Repairs / Route Manager, Ecommerce Supply Chain

• Others

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations: Other Sectors & Functions We Serve Under Our IP Investigations

Other Sectors & Functions catered for under Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations Fieldworks, includes:

Consultancy	Distribution
Engineering	Finance & Accounting
General Management & Administration	Imports & Exports
Information Tech. & Management Information	Logistics, Purchasing & Procurement
Marketing / Public Relations	Operations Management
Product Development	Production / Plant Management
Quality Control	Regulatory / Legal Affairs
Research & Development	Sales / Business Development
Supply Management	Trade Associations
Manufacturer: Finished Beverage Products	Manufacturer: Finished Food Products
Manufacturer: Ingredients & Additives	Packaging & Processing Services
Press & Media	Agricultural industries (rice / coffee / corn / nuts / sugarcane / rubber etc.)
Bakery Goods	Biotechnology
Confectionery Goods	Labelling
Printing	Brewing
Food Safety	Government / Trade Association
Research / Scientific	Retail Chain Management
Transportation / Logistics	Utility Services / Plant Management
Wholesaler

Our Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents Intelligence & Investigations: Other Serviced Stakeholders

Product Packs, Product Packaging & Packaging Research Stakeholders' Concerns covered under Our Brand Protection Services Fieldworks, includes the following:

Auditing / Certification	Automation / Drives & Control
Beverage / Brewing	Canning Technology
Chemical / Pesticide Residue Testing	Colour Retention Agents
Consulting Services	Contract Manufacturing
Converting / Package Printing	Databanks & Software
Encapsulation	Energy Efficiency Technology & Management
Filling	Food Analysis Laboratory Services
Food Hygiene Management	Food Quality Control Management
Food Safety Management	Food Storage & Protection
Labelling	Packaging
Packaging Machinery	PET / Plastics Processing
Technology	Processing Technique
Publishing	Quality Assurance
R&D	Reformulation
Regulatory	Transport / Storage Systems
Wrapping

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It is worthy to note that the Context of the word “Consumer” as used by James Areh Cognisance® widely implies either: Value-Chains, Actors, Individuals, Corporates, Communities, Sellers, Buyers, Customers, Players, Consultants, Experts, Influencers, Suppliers, Purchasers, Distributors, Supply-Chain, Distribution-Chain, Marketers, Families, Stockists, Agencies, Government, Representatives, Markets, Sectors, Users, Industries, or Beneficiaries.

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