A suspect product listing is a lead, not yet a full picture of a supply chain. FSO Guard helps brands document what is being sold, who is selling it and where it may come from. Our work covers physical markets and online sellers in South Florida.
We handle intellectual property and counterfeit investigations in Miami for rights holders, distributors and counsel. The assignment may be a single test purchase or a wider review of connected sellers.
Services
Counterfeit and infringement investigations
Field work can include documented purchases, retail observations and checks on storage or delivery sites. We preserve receipts and product evidence and seek to identify the people and companies behind the sales.
Supply chain and source identification
To trace a supply chain, we compare purchases, observations and available business or shipping records. Some inquiries reach wholesalers or importers; others have clear limits. See corporate investigations for related company checks.
Online marketplace and social media enforcement support
Online work records suspect listings and available seller details. Controlled purchases can connect a listing to delivered goods. We prepare findings for counsel’s review. Explore cyber and OSINT investigations for related digital work.
Trademark and copyright infringement evidence
We document suspected misuse of marks, packaging, images and other protected material. Photos, purchases and witness accounts help build a timeline. Counsel assesses the rights and possible action.
Trade secret theft and employee IP investigations
A concern may involve former staff, contractors or business partners. We review evidence of copied materials or unauthorized production with counsel and forensic examiners. background checks can provide further context on the people involved.
Distribution and license compliance
Distribution reviews compare actual sales with the channels and territories authorized by the brand. We also examine suspected diversion or parallel imports.
Enforcement support
Counsel directs enforcement. Our role is to provide documented findings and support referrals or proceedings. Investigators can testify about their purchases, observations and handling of evidence.
How an IP investigation works
- Define the products and rights. The brand or counsel explains genuine product features, known sellers and the intended use of the findings.
- Map the market. We identify relevant shops, listings and accounts for closer review.
- Document purchases. Receipts, photos and preserved items record what was bought and from whom.
- Connect the leads. We compare people, companies, addresses and accounts to map possible supply links.
- Deliver the evidence. A report brings the findings and exhibits together for counsel to assess.
Why South Florida brands use FSO Guard
- Licensed Florida investigative agency. Field investigators work in English, Spanish and Russian.
- Security agency license for situations requiring protection during seizures or hostile locations; see warehouse and logistics security.
- Careful documentation. Purchases and observations are recorded with attention to evidence handling.
- Local knowledge of the markets, warehouses and neighborhoods where goods move.
Brand protection investigators in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
FSO Guard Security Service holds Florida Private Investigative Agency License A 1000095 and Security Agency License B3100530. We are based in Hollywood, FL. Call 888.881.8099 or text us to discuss brand protection privately. Explore investigation services.
