Intellectual Property Protection

There is little doubt that the FBIs prediction that the counterfeiting would be "the crime of the 21^st Century" has come to pass.

Counterfeiting and IP infringements are estimated to cost rights owners losses in excess of $350 billion, worldwide, annually. EBII has unrivalled international experts to ensure effective protection at every stage of the IP life cycle.

Edinburgh International has an extremely successful and experienced IP team. The division consists of Senior ex Police, Customs Officials and Military Intelligence Officers based in the UK, US, Middle East, Asia and South America. EI have also employed serving Trading Standards Officers to expedite enforcement action. The members of the team are also well placed to promote and protect brands as they sit on a number of extremely influential committees including the World Customs Organisation and have spoken at INTA and The Economic Crime Institute in the USA.

Our team members have devised strategies to fight counterfeiting in challenging environments and have extensive knowledge of luxury goods, pharmaceuticals tobacco, sports goods and software. EBII provide the following services:

• Anti-counterfeiting, diversion and parallel trade investigations
• Internet surveillance
• Trade mark registration issues
• Container tracking
• Due Diligence on licensees and manufacturers
• Licensing & human rights audits
• Trend analysis

To learn more about EBII services, please contact our UK Office