National Trademark Investigations

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1.	Announcing Isitfake.org: New website for identification and reporting of counterfeit goods National Trademark Investigations has announced the launch of isitfake.org, a project to facilitate the investigation, identification and reporting of counterfeit consumer goods. Here is the text of our formal announcement: New Website will help Consumers Identify and Report Counterfeit Goods Isitfake.org Project to Identify Knock-Off Goods and Report Intellectual Property Infringement to Trademark and Brand Owners LOS ANGELES, California--Consumers and brand owners stand to benefit from isitfake.org, a new website launched by California private investigation firm National Trademark Investigations (NTI) to facilitate the identification and reporting of counterfeit goods. Isitfake.org makes it possible for consumers to submit suspected knock-offs for evaluation. Each “fake finder” report is evaluated to make a determination, working with brand owners whenever possible, as to the authenticity of the item reported. Confirmed counterfeits or “fakes” are posted to the site’s gallery, becoming a searchable resource for other consumers. According to the Global Intellectual Property Center of the U.S. Department of Commerce, intellectual property theft costs U.S. businesses between $200 billion and $250 billion each year and the loss of 750,000 jobs, and poses risks to public health and safety through exposure to and use of counterfeit products. “Isitfake.org has been created to help combat the problem of counterfeiting in three ways,” explained Mike Santoni, president of NTI, which initiated the isitfake.org project. “First, consumers can reach out for help determining whether an item they have purchased is legitimate branded merchandise, or a knock-off. Secondly, each time isitfake.org is able to conclusively identify and report on a counterfeit, it adds to the searchable gallery on the site as a resource for the public. And finally, it provides brand owners with a new source of information about knock-offs that they can use in their anti-counterfeiting efforts.” Reports of counterfeit items can be submitted through isitfake.org anonymously. “We thought it was important that consumers be able to use the site without having to identify themselves, so there’s no reason not to submit a question or report through the site,” explained Scott Rutherford, director of marketing for NTI. “Our objective is to develop intelligence about knock-offs and how they are distributed and sold, which will help consumers better inform themselves and help brand owners protect the integrity of their brands, products and reputations.” The site is located at www.isitfake.org. Posted On : Mar 18, 2010 Comments( 0 ) National Trademark Investigations has announced the launch of isitfake.org, a project to facilitate the investigation, identification and reporting of counterfeit consumer goods. Here is the text of our formal announcement: New Website will help Consumers Identify and Report Counterfeit Goods Isitfake.org Project to Identify Knock-Off Goods and Report Intellectual Property Infringement to Trademark and Brand Owners LOS ANGELES, California--Consumers and brand owners stand to benefit from isitfake.org, a new website launched by California private investigation firm National Trademark Investigations (NTI) to facilitate the identification and reporting of counterfeit goods. Isitfake.org makes it possible for consumers to submit suspected knock-offs for evaluation. Each “fake finder” report is evaluated to make a determination, working with brand owners whenever possible, as to the authenticity of the item reported. Confirmed counterfeits or “fakes” are posted to the site’s gallery, becoming a searchable resource for other consumers. According to the Global Intellectual Property Center of the U.S. Department of Commerce, intellectual property theft costs U.S. businesses between $200 billion and $250 billion each year and the loss of 750,000 jobs, and poses risks to public health and safety through exposure to and use of counterfeit products. “Isitfake.org has been created to help combat the problem of counterfeiting in three ways,” explained Mike Santoni, president of NTI, which initiated the isitfake.org project. “First, consumers can reach out for help determining whether an item they have purchased is legitimate branded merchandise, or a knock-off. Secondly, each time isitfake.org is able to conclusively identify and report on a counterfeit, it adds to the searchable gallery on the site as a resource for the public. And finally, it provides brand owners with a new source of information about knock-offs that they can use in their anti-counterfeiting efforts.” Reports of counterfeit items can be submitted through isitfake.org anonymously. “We thought it was important that consumers be able to use the site without having to identify themselves, so there’s no reason not to submit a question or report through the site,” explained Scott Rutherford, director of marketing for NTI. “Our objective is to develop intelligence about knock-offs and how they are distributed and sold, which will help consumers better inform themselves and help brand owners protect the integrity of their brands, products and reputations.” The site is located at www.isitfake.org. Posted On : Mar 18, 2010 Comments( 0 )
2.	National Trademark Investigations Announces Alliance with I-OnAsia: U.S.-based National Trademark Investigations and Hong Kong-based I-OnAsia align to combat counterfeiting and piracy on behalf of brand owners from source to sale National Trademark Investigations, a California-based provider of professional investigative services for trademark professionals and brand owners in the United States, and I-OnAsia Ltd., a full service global investigations and security consultancy based in Hong Kong, today announced a strategic alliance through which the two organizations will provide aligned services to track and combat counterfeiting and intellectual property infringement worldwide. I-OnAsia provides expertise and services to businesses needing security and business risk expertise in Asia, with particular capabilities in China. National Trademark Investigations (NTI) serves the brand interests of organizations operating in the United States. Both firms have extensive experience in the investigation and disruption of counterfeiting and channel diversion, both in the American and Chinese domestic markets and internationally. "I-OnAsia and NTI are organized to respond to emerging issues. Together, with resources located throughout the world, we can have someone on the ground to address supply chain or infringement issues within just hours," said James Tunkey, I-OnAsia partner and chief operating officer. "Our alliance with NTI extends both organizations' reach, meaning we will be able to more quickly identify issues and trace them throughout a global supply chain." "I-OnAsia's investigators are resourceful and responsive, and have a reputation for delivering high quality services that help identify and control the risks associated with global business," said NTI vice president Tim Santoni. "As two organizations with shared values and competencies, we can provide a new level of intelligence to our clients, including quickly linking domestic infringement to actionable remedies up to and including the source of production." The alliance intends to enhance both companies' abilities to serve the needs of intellectual property owners by sharing information that will both remove infringing goods from distribution in the United States, through actions such as court-authorized civil and criminal seizures, and to seek similar simultaneous remedies to stop further counterfeit or pirated goods at their point of manufacture. Posted On : Feb 08, 2010 Comments( 0 ) National Trademark Investigations, a California-based provider of professional investigative services for trademark professionals and brand owners in the United States, and I-OnAsia Ltd., a full service global investigations and security consultancy based in Hong Kong, today announced a strategic alliance through which the two organizations will provide aligned services to track and combat counterfeiting and intellectual property infringement worldwide. I-OnAsia provides expertise and services to businesses needing security and business risk expertise in Asia, with particular capabilities in China. National Trademark Investigations (NTI) serves the brand interests of organizations operating in the United States. Both firms have extensive experience in the investigation and disruption of counterfeiting and channel diversion, both in the American and Chinese domestic markets and internationally. "I-OnAsia and NTI are organized to respond to emerging issues. Together, with resources located throughout the world, we can have someone on the ground to address supply chain or infringement issues within just hours," said James Tunkey, I-OnAsia partner and chief operating officer. "Our alliance with NTI extends both organizations' reach, meaning we will be able to more quickly identify issues and trace them throughout a global supply chain." "I-OnAsia's investigators are resourceful and responsive, and have a reputation for delivering high quality services that help identify and control the risks associated with global business," said NTI vice president Tim Santoni. "As two organizations with shared values and competencies, we can provide a new level of intelligence to our clients, including quickly linking domestic infringement to actionable remedies up to and including the source of production." The alliance intends to enhance both companies' abilities to serve the needs of intellectual property owners by sharing information that will both remove infringing goods from distribution in the United States, through actions such as court-authorized civil and criminal seizures, and to seek similar simultaneous remedies to stop further counterfeit or pirated goods at their point of manufacture. Posted On : Feb 08, 2010 Comments( 0 )
3.	Best Practices for Working with a Private Investigator on Legal Matters: A complimentary MCLE presentation from National Trademark Investigations National Trademark Investigations, together with our sister firm Santoni Investigations, is pleased to provide an informational presentation for attorneys and law firms entitled Working with a Private Investigator on Legal Matters: Techniques, Tactics and Best Practices to Achieve the Best Value and Performance. This presentation includes discussion of use of private investigators in intellectual property and many other types of matters, and has been designed to be a one-credit MCLE-bearing presentation for California attorneys about how to achieve best results for their clients through the use of outside investigators. Topics to be covered include: Why an attorney should consider using a PI and criteria and resources to help you select a PI for your case The types of cases a PI can assist you with Confidentiality laws which California PIs are bound by How to maximize results and minimize costs in your PI engagements What to expect from your PI and how to maintain a strong working relationship By appointment, we will bring this presentation to your law firm in southern California (it has been designed to be a suitable "lunch and learn" topic). Call us to schedule a date and time: you provide a meeting room, and we will provide the presentation, materials and handle the MCLE paperwork (California bar approval pending for 1.0 credits general MCLE). We are currently scheduling presentations beginning in April 2010. To arrange a date for a presentation at your firm, contact Scott Rutherford at srutherford@netcops.com or by phone at 800-498-1097. Subscribe to this blog Posted On : Feb 04, 2010 Comments( 0 ) National Trademark Investigations, together with our sister firm Santoni Investigations, is pleased to provide an informational presentation for attorneys and law firms entitled Working with a Private Investigator on Legal Matters: Techniques, Tactics and Best Practices to Achieve the Best Value and Performance. This presentation includes discussion of use of private investigators in intellectual property and many other types of matters, and has been designed to be a one-credit MCLE-bearing presentation for California attorneys about how to achieve best results for their clients through the use of outside investigators. Topics to be covered include: Why an attorney should consider using a PI and criteria and resources to help you select a PI for your case The types of cases a PI can assist you with Confidentiality laws which California PIs are bound by How to maximize results and minimize costs in your PI engagements What to expect from your PI and how to maintain a strong working relationship By appointment, we will bring this presentation to your law firm in southern California (it has been designed to be a suitable "lunch and learn" topic). Call us to schedule a date and time: you provide a meeting room, and we will provide the presentation, materials and handle the MCLE paperwork (California bar approval pending for 1.0 credits general MCLE). We are currently scheduling presentations beginning in April 2010. To arrange a date for a presentation at your firm, contact Scott Rutherford at srutherford@netcops.com or by phone at 800-498-1097. Subscribe to this blog Posted On : Feb 04, 2010 Comments( 0 )