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• When are intellectual property investigations used?

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• 1. Counterfeiting - when there is suspicion of the sale of counterfeit products that harm the original brand.

• 2. Copyright infringement - in cases of unauthorized use of works such as books, music, films or software.

• 3. Trademark infringement - identifying parties who use registered trademarks without permission.

• 4. Patent theft - locating companies or individuals who copy or exploit protected technology.

• 5. Monitoring the distribution of digital content - monitoring illegal distribution on the Internet.

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• What do such investigations involve?

• • Digital surveillance: Using technological tools to locate the sources of the violation on the Internet or social networks.

• • Covert investigation: Investigation of entities suspected of a violation, sometimes through “test” purchases.

• • Legal documentation: collecting evidence that will be accepted in court.

• • Cooperation with enforcement authorities: joint action to prevent violations or raids on warehouses and distributors.

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