Jersey Mania

A  major  distributor  of  counterfeit  jerseys  was  arrested  by  law  enforcement  and  has  now  been  convicted  of  trademark  counterfeiting.  The  case  started  when  Investigative  Consultants  received  information  that  the  subject  was  importing  counterfeit  jerseys  from  Korea  and  distributing  the  counterfeit  goods  all  over  California.  The  subject  has  a  long  history  of  counterfeiting  and  had  been  issued  multiple  cease  and  desist  notices  in  the  past.  However,  the  subject  continued  his  illicit  activities  and  ended  up  getting  arrested.  He  is  now  a  convicted  felon  and  on  probation.  Lets  see  how  long  he  lasts  before  he  jumps  back  into  the  counterfeit  game.

Kris Buckner, Investigative Consultants

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