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Brand Protection Service
Organised and well-funded criminal elements have long exploited the Middle East trading environment which has become a regional hub for the manufacture, distribution and transhipment of counterfeit, pirated and grey market goods.

BDE works at several levels to provide a single resource Intellectual Property (IP) risk management solution. Our aim is to provide an incisive service which handles intelligence at varied levels, both tactical and strategic, to help our clients to locate, disrupt and mitigate IP infringement in all its forms - from market traders to distributors and manufacturers.

Our experience has proven that the best method of addressing intellectual property issues is from a strategic perspective by examining the global issues as part of overall corporate policy; dealing with specific geographical problems as part of the same strategy.

This methodology extends to working with our client's in-house team to:

  • Identify the point(s) of manufacture and supply chain
  • Identify the point(s) of export and shipping lines/vessels
  • Track specific container(s) and goods
  • Liaise directly with relevant port authorities and/or local law enforcement agencies
  • Seize/destroy goods as instructed
  • Provide formal evidence in court as required

Intelligence is a fundamental element of this strategy and is often the difference between success and failure. Working in conjunction with our worldwide network partners, we are ideally placed to provide the necessary intelligence and analytical solutions.