Specialisations
Investigations into counterfeiting / parallel imports
It is impossible to imagine a world without trademark counterfeiting and parallel importing these days and we have been working for various trademark proprietors since our company was founded.
The general public will be aware of counterfeit clothing and perfume in particular, but there are now very few products on the market that are not copied or falsified in some way. Counterfeit products can be found in various market sectors. The list below contains just a few examples of the many products into which Goorts International Investigations has carried out investigations.
By using various research methods, often involving a high degree of creativity, nerve and perseverance, we have been successful in very many cases and have enabled the trademark proprietors to obtain compensation for their losses where possible. The infringers of our clients' intellectual property rights have also been traced and their activities brought to a halt through legal proceedings. In many cases, taking such action can mean that damage to public health is restricted.
For trademark proprietors, it is not only financial losses that are the sad result of any infringement, but also the fact that many years of research can be lost within a short period of time. The good name of the brand, the company and its staff can then be at stake.
There is another aspect of the counterfeiting business that also makes it extremely damaging. Thorough research has shown that the proceeds from the trade in counterfeit goods is used, among other things, for financing criminal organisations, jeopardising the safety of every person in our society at any time.
