Inventory Audit to Identify and Seize Counterfeit Goods

Background

BCGuardian uncovered counterfeit copies of our clients’ goods in a distribution channel partner’s inventory. Upon closer examination, it became apparent that a systematic flaw in the channel partner’s procurement network had been exploited and was being taken advantage of by a ring of foreign counterfeiters to dump counterfeit versions of our clients’ goods into the U.S. market.

Solution

BCGuardian worked with the channel partner across numerous distribution centers within the channel partner’s network to coordinate and execute a targeted audit of all inventory believed to be infected by the inflow of counterfeits.

Results

BCGuardian and our clients reviewed over 100,000 units of inventory at risk for being affected by the foreign ring’s illegal counterfeiting activity. When all was said and done, tens of thousands of counterfeit units were identified and removed from the channel partner’s inventory.

BCGuardian’s collaborative efforts with its clients’ channel partner led to a strong working relationship, which included delivering training for the channel partner to identify counterfeit versions of our clients’ goods on intake. It also led to a review and establishment of controls to prevent counterfeits from entering the channel partner’s inventory in the first instance.

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Mike Candore

Managing Director at BCGuardian

Mike has broad and deep expertise in identifying and mitigating infringement of clients’ brands and content made possible through today’s complex Internet ecosystem.

Mike works with rightsowners to develop creative solutions to meet brand and content protection objectives, frequently mining or building and analyzing unconventional datasets to provide insights into the scope and sources of piracy. His work regularly requires him to engage with clients, government agencies, domestic and international investigative firms, web hosts, and online marketplaces to achieve desired results.

Prior to his role at BCGuardian, Mike developed brand and content protection initiatives at Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP for some of the most respected names in content. During his time at O+Z, Mike earned his MBA from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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