WHO WE ARE
Probe IP & Corporate Investigation Ltd. is a well-established company specialising in the investigation, protection and exploitation of Intellectual Property.

WHAT WE DO
Probe International fulfils client’s investigative needs on a national and international basis.  We deliver strategic information and research results in an accurate, confidential work product.

OUR PHILOSOPHY
The principals of this firm understand that obtaining accurate and reliable information properly documented and communicated is a key challenge facing executives today.  Probe IP & Corporate Investigation Ltd. maintains quality through verification of findings, accuracy in work product and communications and the use of best practice initiatives.
Integrity is the cornerstone of our business. 

TM Use Reports
It is often essential to establish facts surrounding the use or non use of a Trade Mark, how it is used, in what markets, the extent of its reputation, etc.  In the event of non-use, is the mark vulnerable to cancellation proceedings, if not, can it be acquired.  All of these aspects are considered during the investigation and are reported accordingly with the relevant observations and recommendation.

Infringement
In the event that a Trade Mark is being infringed or otherwise used in an unauthorised manner by a third party.  The main thrust of our investigation is to identify who they are, their business activities and where they operate from, with a view to providing information and evidence in support of legal proceedings.

CTM & International Registrations
The scope of CTM & Madrid (MP) registrations is ever increasing. Probe IP & Corporate Investigation Ltd. has the resources and experienced staff to be able to provide the same IP investigative services in a number of international jurisdictions.

PATENTS & DESIGN RIGHTS (Prior Art)
As with Trade Marks, Patent and Design Rights are often subject to infringement and unauthorised use.  The client may require clarification of how long the process or design has been used, the origin of the application and how its use was adopted by the party concerned. 

COMPANY INVESTIGATION
Probe IP & Corporate Investigation Ltd. undertakes discreet background research in relation to companies, their activities, the ownership as well as reputation in its chosen field. 

In the current financial climate this information can be crucial in the decision making process as to whether or not to trade to with a company or who and what threat they present.  In undertaking in-depth research, we will determine whether there exists a moral risk.

ANTI-COUNTERFEITING
This type of investigation is a special and unique field.  IP Rights are often subject to unauthorised use through piracy, infringement, passing off, plagiarism, etc.  We provide an anti-counterfeiting programme covering all member countries of the expanded EU and, crucially, Turkey as well as China, India and other Asian Countries.  Probe IP & Corporate Investigation Ltd. provides a service unique in terms of scope and the extent of territories covered.

Our in depth investigations targets the source of material, the size and scale of infringement, etc. together with origin and point of manufacture.

CONCLUSION
The Rights acquired through ownership of Intellectual Property, whether it be Trade Marks, Patents, Design Rights or Copyrights should be jealously guarded.  It is a fact that IP Rights are subject to unauthorised use through piracy, infringement, passing off, plagiarism, etc. 

Probe IP & Corporate Investigation Ltd. offers investigation services into all aspects of protection.