IPR Related Investigation and Enforcement
IPR Related Investigation
We are capable of deploying the most suitable operative to carry out on-site, in-depth investigations in the region, especially China and Hong Kong, to obtain evidence of illegal use (or production and/or distribution) of products that infringe upon our clients’ intellectual property rights (IPR).
Targets are normally manufacturers, trading companies, wholesalers and retailers.

IPR Related Enforcement Action
We work closely with enforcement authorities in China and Hong Kong to ensure that appropriate enforcement action can be taken against counterfeiters/ infringers at the appropriate time.
We have a long track record of successful experiences in organizing and coordinating enforcement actions against counterfeiters/ infringers in China/ Hong Kong.
Targets are normally manufacturers, trading companies, wholesalers and retailers.

Operations procedures flow chart for administrative enforcement
Market Survey/Factory Audit
Market Survey
It is crucial for trademark holders/ brand owners to understand the market situation in order to implement the most effective approach to protect their market from the beginning, before any problems may arise.
Quest IPR can provide clients with comprehensive market intelligence for organizing the survey in the selected city/ market, and tailor the information to be obtained from the market based on client’s requirement. For example; information of competitors’ vs client’s or counterfeit vs genuine.
Targets are normally wholesale markets, retail shops and consumers.

Factory Auditing
Our factory audit service mainly focuses on product security, where we can assist our clients in identifying how best to protect their products and/ or technology from being stolen from the factory premises.
This service sometime involves periodic on-site audits or informant operations in the factory to identify the problems.
Targets are normally manufacturers.

Port Monitoring
Quest IPR has extensive experience implementing effective port monitoring operations at different ports in China in order to identify and track the movement of containers with counterfeit products.
Targets are normally Customs declaration agents, container truck drivers and senders.

Internet Monitoring
One of Quest IPR’s strengths, conducting research on the Internet is one of our avenues of obtaining the required information.
It is also a platform for us to generate leads on counterfeiters/ infringers offering products that infringe upon our clients’ intellectual property rights (IPR).
Targets are normally individuals, trading companies and on-line sellers.

Trade Fair Monitoring
We also provide services on trade fair monitoring. Trade fairs in the region are known to be one of the windows where counterfeit/ infringing products are promoted/ offered to the overseas buyers.
Targets are normally trading companies and manufacturers.

Trademark Monitoring
We also provide services on trade fair monitoring. Trade fairs in the region are known to be one of the windows where counterfeit/ infringing products are promoted/ offered to the overseas buyers.
Targets are normally trading companies and manufacturers.
Due Diligence on Individuals or Companies
Due diligence on potential business partners or prospective employees is another Quest IPR strength, especially in China. The information generated for due diligence normally include targets’ background, history, financial situation, political status, etc.
Whether this requires simple combing of public databases, or more in-depth, on-the-ground investigation, Quest IPR has the ability to provide clients with any service to meet any budget.
Targets are normally individuals and companies.
FCPA Compliance Investigation
With the solid foundations built on research, investigation and enforcement, services such as FCPA compliance investigations have been a natural extension for Quest IPR. Most cases involve on-the-ground investigation, including background checks, on-site visits, surveillance, etc. Investigators are well-trained and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of this sensitive service.
Targets are normally individuals.