Counterfeit Jersey’s Seized

Law  enforcement  recently  arrested  a   major  distributor  of  counterfeit  jerseys    and    convicted  them  of  trademark  counterfeiting.  The  case  started  when  Investigative  Consultants  received  a  tip  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  will  last  before  he  jumps  back  into  the  counterfeit  game.

Kris Buckner, Investigative Consultants

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Counterfeit Video Game Take Down

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The Investigative Consultants team located a subject that was mass producing counterfeit video games and distributing them throughout the Southern California area. 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.

Investigative Consultants undercover investigators 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 all the past hot hits. 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 and they conducted undercover purchases and determined that the subject was a major manufacturer of counterfeit video games. They obtained a 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 in Counterfeit Jewelry Seized

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A counterfeit organization operating in the Santee Alley area was dismantled by law enforcement officials. They 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 scary thing is, the jewelry was tested and contained high levels of lead, even though the jewelry was marked “lead free”. Intellectual property enforcement actions protect both the original brand owner and the consuming public. Counterfeits can be dangerous because you never know what’s inside them!

Do your part and report counterfeiting at http://www.investigativeconsultants.com

Kris Buckner, Investigative Consultants

Los Angeles Gang Member Arrested

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.

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.

Kris Buckner, Investigative Consultants

Trademark Counterfeiting Enforcement

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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.

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.

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.

Kris Buckner, Investigative Consultants

Warehouse Take Down!

Law  enforcement  officials  from  the  LA  County  Sheriff’s  Department  and  HSI were  extremely  surprised,  when  they  served  search  warrants  on  a  warehouse  location in  the  City  of  Los  Angeles  and  came  across  massive  amounts  of  counterfeit  goods.  Two  subjects  were  arrested  as  part  of  the  case  and  prosecuted  federally.  Both  have  since  been  convicted  of  trademark  counterfeiting.

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The  subjects  were  operating  a  multi-state  distribution  network  and  were  obtaining  their  counterfeit  items  directly  from  China.  The  efforts  of  law  enforcement  in  this  matter  were  outstanding  and  lead  to  a  huge  recovery  of  counterfeits.

 

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 By Kris Buckner, Investigative Consultants

Rooms Full of Counterfeits!!

Recent search warrants served by the LAPD and FBI lead to the recovery of over a million dollars in counterfeits. The investigation took place in the Santee Alley area of Los Angeles,  and law enforcement recovered all types of counterfeit goods. One subject was arrested as part of the investigation.

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The subjects had been using multiple storage rooms to store and distribute their counterfeit items. Investigators were able to make multiple purchases from the locations and identify their entire network of distribution. It appears the subjects were obtaining their counterfeit items from multiple suppliers in New York. Another great job done by The LAPD and FBI!

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 By Kris Buckner, Investigative Consultants