We are constantly asked by the do-it-yourselfers and budget-conscious why they should hire a professional investigative firm to conduct their searched. They want to know if the databases we access are different than Westlaw and LexisNexis. Perspective clients wonder if the information we supply is all that different from what they can find online. What […]
In a very connected world, it is still difficult to track down people. At Santoni Investigations, we know that and rely on people as our best source for information. What they observe and hear can be vital to any case. Whether you are tracking down a witness to a car accident or a former employee, […]
Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you can simply run with data from one, or worse, an unsubstantiated source. Good journalists know to verify their facts with multiple sources and so do skilled and competent investigators. Which is why Santoni Investigations has compiled the following list of commonly used resources that many employers rely on, […]
Whether an attorney, business owner or embattled ex-spouse, the number one inquiry we receive is, “Can you find assets?” In response to a client asking if we perform asset searches or asset checks, the first question we ask is “When you say ASSETS what exactly are you looking for?” The prospective client oftentimes responds with, […]
Trademark protection had long afforded American companies a competitive marketplace with a fair playing field. All that can change as you begin to operate your business internationally. To get the basics, visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office to orient yourself on what you need to know to get started on protecting your intellectual […]
Pursue a civil or criminal remedy depending on the nature of the product being counterfeited. Typically products that can put the public’s well-being in danger (pharmaceuticals, food, tobacco, medical devices, auto parts, airplane parts) grab the attention of the District Attorneys, U.S. Attorneys & Law Enforcement Agencies (FBI, DEA, ICE). In most cases, law enforcement […]
All too often, a company uncovers the fact that their intellectual property is being misused and they make rash decisions. Their first call to us is, “Hey, someone is selling my products and they are clearly counterfeit. Can you contact law enforcement and get them arrested?” Counterfeiting is an intent-based crime and in order for […]
Many companies are in such a hurry to get to market with their company launch or latest new product that they overlook a very critical step. Protecting the intellectual property (IP) of the company and enforcing the use of it. Experts agree that if you don’t protect your IP it can fall prey to those […]
Once you determine that your products are being infringed upon (counterfeited), it is time to take action. Determine how far down the supply chain the products have made it (wholesale, retail, online, eBay, Amazon, Alibaba, etc.) and document all of those outlets. Once the scope and scale of the issue is determined, it is time […]
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