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
• AVANUES 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.

PATENT SUPPORT

Determining Third Party Infringements

We discreetly investigate entities or individuals who you suspect are infringing on your patent. This may include Internet research, confidential telephone/email inquiries, or on-site visits.

Uncovering Business Method Patents and Processes

We research patent and non-patent literature databases and conduct physical examination of professional journals, magazines and conference activities. Additionally we make discreet and confidential contact with your target companies.

Due Diligence

Help investigate ownership, chain of title, license agreements, potential liabilities and opportunities in a target company's patent portfolio prior to an M&A, investment or enterprise IT purchase.

Locating and Establishing Prior Art

We research prior art in non-patent literature databases and leverage our investigative expertise to hunt down old brochures or out of date products that may prove useful in invalidating a patent claim.

Litigation Support

We locate inventors, experts and former employees who might testify on your behalf. We also make anonymous product sample purchases (building materials, medical devices, pharmaceutical products, etc.) for the purposes of analysis or evidence gathering.

Acquisitions

We negotiate for the purchase of patents or licensing rights keeping your identity a secret and costs down.