Investigation

Investigation

Defence of intellectual property

Counterfeiting has reached a new level in recent decades, characterised by technical progress on the part of its producers and the internationalisation of distribution, notably online.

In order to help our clients protect their intellectual property, we manage all or part of the following tasks:

  • Online investigations: comprehensive inventory, monitoring and analysis of distribution sites (site ownership, publicity, visibility); the sending of warning letters to owners, advertisers and search engines (support for de-listing); cooperation with the relevant administrative bodies (regulators, customs, police).
  • Field research: identifying producers and distribution networks, collecting information and proof, cooperation with the relevant administrative bodies (customs, police, courts).

Anti-fraud

Governments, international institutions and businesses regularly fall victim to asset misappropriation arising from fraudulent practices and corruption.

In order to help our clients to receive compensation, we carry out the following actions:

  • Documenting fraud: collecting information, documents and witness statements via field research and, where possible, technical operations (digital forensics) on our clients’ information systems;
  • Tracking misappropriated funds;
  • Supporting judicial action based on the collected information.

Litigation support

Faced with serious violations (unfair competition, hostile takeover, predatory attempts, raid, biased arbitration, illicit trade, disruptive activities etc..), institutions and international business need to regain the upper-hand by carrying out a strong defence.

In order to help our clients in their defence, we carry out the following actions:

  • Profiling the aggressor: strengths and weaknesses;
  • Documenting the aggression: real intentions, tactics, supporters and colluders, infractions committed;
  • Using this information: judicial cases and influence.

PRO BONO

Axis&Co’s partners and associates are dedicating a significant part of their time and resources to handle pro-bono cases in support of collective or individual victims of fraud, corruption or abuse who lack the means to afford such services.