Intellectual Property Investigation
Investigating suspected theft or infringement of trade secrets and proprietary data.
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What does this service cover?
We investigate suspected infringement, copying, or unauthorised exfiltration of trade secrets, client databases, designs, and proprietary code. We reconstruct how proprietary assets were accessed and transmitted.
When do you need it?
Departing employees suspected of copying confidential customer lists or proprietary code.
Investigating unauthorised reproduction or sale of copyrighted materials and trade secrets.
Documenting digital evidence for civil injunctions, restraining orders, or breach of contract claims.
IP INVESTIGATION METHODOLOGY
IP Theft Investigation Workflow
Asset Scoping & Ownership
Documenting proprietary assets, copyright deposits, source files, and baseline access permissions.
Exfiltration & Device Examination
Examining cloud sync logs, USB storage connections, and departing employee workstation images.
Marketplace Monitoring
Monitoring online marketplaces for infringing or counterfeit listings.
Evidentiary Brief for Counsel
A documented report connecting suspect actions to proprietary asset exfiltration, ready for legal counsel.
What do you receive?
An evidentiary report detailing exfiltration timelines, external media connections, and comparative design or code analyses.
- Analysis of digital exfiltration paths and removable storage logs
- Workstation dead-box imaging of departing personnel
- Comparative code and proprietary documentation review
- Evidentiary briefs prepared for legal counsel
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What evidence is gathered in IP theft investigations?
We examine computer link files, USB storage connection histories, cloud upload logs, and comparative code or design records.
How long does an IP investigation take?
Inquiry timelines depend on repository sizes and comparison volume; initial artefact timelines are confirmed during technical intake.
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View Park Towers, 20th Floor, Nairobi
+254 701 543 158
Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 · Saturday 10:00–14:00
Remote consultations available on request.
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