Intellectual Property
Your intellectual property, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are invaluable assets. In an era of rampant counterfeiting and digital piracy, protecting these creations requires proactive and specialized investigative expertise. Waddell Investigations is dedicated to defending your intellectual property rights.
What Waddell Investigations Offers:
Cheryl Waddell's direct experience leading an Intellectual Property Task Force within the Portland Police Bureau provides her with unparalleled insight into the complexities of IP theft. We combine traditional investigative methods with modern techniques to identify infringers, trace counterfeit goods, and gather irrefutable evidence for legal action.
Types of Intellectual Property Issues We Investigate:
Trademark Infringement
Unauthorized use of your brand name, logo, or symbols.
Copyright Infringement
Illegal reproduction or distribution of your creative works.
Counterfeit Goods Investigations
Tracing the source and distribution channels of fake products bearing your brand.
Test Purchases
Coordinated test purchases from suspected counterfeit sellers.
Brand Protection & Enforcement
Strategic field investigations and on-the-ground enforcement actions to physically and digitally combat counterfeiting and brand infringement, ensuring the integrity of your brand in the marketplace.
Our Investigative Process:
Our IP enforcement strategies are tailored to your specific needs:
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1. Assessment: Understanding the scope of the infringement and your objectives.
2. Market/Online Surveillance: Monitoring physical marketplaces and digital platforms for infringing products or content.
3. Source Identification: Tracing manufacturing, distribution, and sales channels of counterfeit or unauthorized goods.
4. Evidence Documentation: Collecting evidence, often including undercover purchases and chain-of-custody protocols.
5. Reporting & Collaboration: Providing comprehensive reports, ready to support civil litigation or collaborate with law enforcement.