TRADEMARK INVESTIGATIONS

Worldwide trademark investigations are conducted in a discreet, confidential manner and all information is corroborated with at least two sources when possible.

Flat Rate Clearance/Enforcement

Using the information you provide, we research business directories, corporate registrations, fictitious business name filings, the Internet and proprietary databases to establish a profile of the entity we are investigating. Once we've determined the owner, we contact the company or individual under pretext and ask them about the use of their mark. Completed investigation reports can include:

• COMPANY PROFILE
• DESCRIPTION OF GOODS/SERVICES
• AVENUES OF TRADE
• CURRENT USE/FIRST USE DATE OF THE MARK
• USE OF THE MARK ON THE INTERNET
• ITU/ABANDONMENT
• GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE
• CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION

Worldwide On-site Investigations

Marksmen has established an international network of investigators who can assist with issues ranging from infringement, in-use geographical scope and counterfeit goods when they can only be solved with on-ground support.

Procurement of Product Samples/Literature/Photographs

We are often able to obtain brochures, business cards or letterhead and other company or product literature displaying use of the mark in question, sample products and/or photographs of signage or business location(s). Please make sure to specify ahead of time that such items are requested.

Business/Individual Profiles

We can search specific databases for corporate information including UCC filings, professional licensing, bankruptcies, liens and judgments as well as court filings and asset searches.

People Locate/Skip-Trace

Through a corroborative approach of accessing subscription databases and good old fashioned "gumshoe" diligence, we are able to locate trademark owners, domain name registrants, inventors, former employees, experts and infringers.

Translation Services

We use real-time translators (covering 200+ languages) to assist with cross-cultural communication issues in conducting international investigations.

Rush Delivery Available

One, Two and Three-day priority turnaround available for all investigations.