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Intellectual Property (IP) also known as Piracy, has become one of the most important and sought-after commodities by all nations of the world. IP theft has grown considerably in recent years resulting in vast economic losses.

A number of the violations encompass the counterfeiting of brand name products, such as: movie videos & DVDs, computer software, recorded music, clothing and expensive wristwatches, to name just a few of the numerous items that counterfeiters illegally manufacture and sell everyday.

CKI conducts undercover field investigations to identify product counterfeiting operations and other unauthorized activities at the manufacturing, distribution, and retail levels. We will ascertain the identification, background and associations of violators as well as their sources and method of operation.

CKI is prepared to assist the intellectual property community with their investigative needs in order to protect their property. The primary objective of CKI is to aid in the fight against the theft of Intellectual Property by providing investigative services, which include, but not limited to:

Trademark Search
This type of research locates not only trademarks identical to your trademark in all classes of goods and services, but also confusingly similar marks in classes pertinent to your product, service or industry. Cost is minimal.

Store Canvass/Integrity Checks
This service is used to canvass selected stores by the client to determine if the business is selling any counterfeited items. Pricing will determine on how many store are being canvassed.

Litigation Support
CKI offers a variety of litigation support services for all stages of the litigation process. Whether you are developing an asset profile to determine if the opponent is worth suing, research subject individuals and companies for issues locating witnesses, serving legal papers or enforcing a judgment – CKI can help.

Internet Investigations
This service is used to determine what website(s) are committing copyright violations or trademark infringement violations by selling counterfeiting goods, unauthorized downloading of music, movies, etc.

Business Profiles
This report will provide, when available, business-related to Secretaries of State and other leading business sources, a summary of assets, FEINs, vehicles, trademarks, licenses, business affiliations and more.

Surveillance
See Surveillance page

Intellectual Property Investigations Packages
CKI’s Standard Investigation may include any of the following:
• Photographs & Video footage obtained outside subject location - Property, Area, Buildings, Signs, Etc.
• Obtain any available Literature, Brochures & Business Cards
• Obtain print-outs from any Sales Software available
• Document any Promotional Programs in use if available
• Conversations with owner and/or employees
• Research of advertising in Local Media and on the Internet
• Background research on subject entity - Local, County, State, and Federal Business Registrations & Licenses

CKI’s Comprehensive Investigations includes the above services, plus:
• Video footage Inside the subject location using hidden cameras
• In depth research of Past Newspaper and Magazine Advertising
• Research of Trade Magazines & Journals
• Civil, Criminal & Family Court Background on Owners
• Civil & Criminal Background on Business
• Documentation of Assets held by Business & Owners
• Research into other Businesses in which the Owner may be involved
• Complete History of Registration and License for filings in Court
• Conversations with neighboring businesses and/or residents

CKI’s is extremely flexible and can work with you or your legal team to design a program tailored to the needs of your organization.