Bruno Mortier
Senior Manager, Forensic, Risk & Compliance
A Global Problem: Counterfeit Products - Our Solution: Protection through Open Source Intelligence
Counterfeiting is a pervasive issue, posing a significant threat to businesses worldwide. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) classifies counterfeiting as a global, multi-billion-dollar problem closely linked to transnational and organized crime. Counterfeit products, from pharmaceuticals to spare parts for airplanes and nuclear power plants, pose substantial health and security risks.
To mitigate these risks, BDO employs cutting-edge Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) methods to protect your brand and intellectual property. Our proactive investigations safeguard your valuable corporate assets from counterfeiting, ensuring your brand's integrity and reputation remain intact.
Test Purchases: An Effective Tool in the Fight Against Counterfeiting
Our global approach to brand protection extends beyond merely identifying and removing counterfeits from online markets. OSINT-enabled investigations allow us to map the entire counterfeit supply chain, ultimately shutting down the infringers and violators behind it. Our OSINT analysts leverage operational security errors made by sellers to expose them and dismantle illegal distribution networks.
Test purchases are often the first step in our investigations. Using specially developed investigation accounts, we conduct customized test purchases worldwide to identify the key players in the fraudsters' supply chain. These detailed investigations provide deep insights into illegal distribution networks, making them essential for effective brand protection.
Protect Your Brand and Intellectual Property Now
BDO is prepared to partner with you in the effective fight against counterfeiting. We analyse global illegal distribution networks, conduct test purchases, and identify and investigate manufacturers, distributors, and retailers circulating counterfeit goods. When necessary, we collaborate closely with government investigative authorities to take legal action and enforce your rights.
