Take Down of Counterfeit Video Game Manufacturer

The Investigative Consultants team located a subject that was mass producing counterfeit video games and distributing them throughout the Southern California area. Undercover investigators from Investigative Consultants were able to make multiple undercover purchases from the subject and determined that the subject had a massive library of all the current video games, along with past hits.

Investigators identified a store where the subject was operating from and determined he was making the counterfeit goods at the location in a back room. The subject had a massive manufacturing set up at the location and had the capacity to make thousands of counterfeit copies.

The investigation was taken over by law enforcement. After law enforcement agents conducted undercover purchases they were able to determine that the subject was a major manufacturer of counterfeit video games. They obtained a search warrant for the location and arrested the owner.

The owner was charged with felony trademark counterfeiting. He has since been convicted in the case.

Kris Buckner, Investigative Consultants

1.2 Million Dollars Worth of Counterfeit Jewelry Seized

Law enforcement officials dismantled a counterfeit organization operating in the Santee Alley area. Officials seized 1.2 million dollars worth of counterfeit jewelry bearing the trademarks of various world famous brand owners. The organization used a network of warehouses and storage units to store and distribute their counterfeit merchandise. 

The group had been directly importing their counterfeits from China and Korea. The counterfeit jewelry was marked "lead free" but when the jewelry was tested the reports showed they contained high levels of lead. Intellectual property enforcement actions protect both brand owners and the consuming public. Purchasing counterfeits can be very dangerous  when you don't know what's inside them!

Do your part and report counterfeiting at www.investigativeconsultants.com

KrisBuckner, Investigative Consultants

Gang Member Arrested in Los Angeles

More and more gang members have turned to selling counterfeit trademarked merchandise. Intellectual property investigations have lead to the arrest of some really bad people. Until the demand slows for counterfeit goods, the gangsters will continue to engage in trademark counterfeiting and piracy.  People need to stop buying fakes and that is the only way to combat counterfeiting.

It does not matter if it is counterfeit handbags, batteries, shoes, shampoo or music CDs, if gangsters can make money selling them, they will do it. The LAPD arrested another gangster selling fakes in the city of LA. The gangster was from the Geer Gang and was already on probation for other crimes.

Kris Buckner, Investigative Consultants

Enforcement of Trademark Counterfeiting

Another counterfeiter is taken down by the LAPD's Anti-Piracy Unit. The subject was no stranger to the LAPD and being arrested for trademark counterfeiting. He had been arrested twice before for counterfeiting and was once operating a factory making fake handbags and other items.

Investigative Consultants also conducts training for law enforcement. If you are a law enforcement officer and want to receive training in trademark counterfeiting, please visit www.investigativeconsultants.com to view our current class schedule. You can also contact Kris Buckner at info@investigativeconsultants.com for details.

Intellectual Property crimes, such as counterfeiting and piracy are extremely lucrative and that is why these guys continue to engage in these crimes. Investigative Consultants is an intellectual property investigative company and focuses on assisting brand owners in their efforts to protect their brands.

KrisBuckner, Investigative Consultants