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.

Dan leads BCGuardian’s intelligence and analytics efforts, seeking to understand and uncover connections hidden within large amounts of infringement and OSINT data. This often requires the development of highly customized tools designed specifically for the dataset at hand. Dan also specializes in the collection of high-volume datasets in support of ongoing enforcement activities.

Prior to BCGuardian, Dan led global Internet enforcement efforts for the Motion Picture Association of America, the Entertainment Software Association, and an industry leading commercial real estate information firm.

Kevin oversees operations related to the collection, evaluation, and preservation of evidence. Kevin regularly offers insightful analysis of collected intelligence, identifying infringements, the involved parties, and market-level trends related to IP infringement. Kevin’s work contributes to investigations related to the distribution of infringing goods and frequently requires him to work alongside third-parties, both domestically and internationally, to achieve desired results for BCGuardian’s clients.

Prior to his role at BCGuardian, Kevin worked in Business Operations at Towson University, where he received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Maureen has over 15 years of experience in publishing and education technology. Maureen brings a singular focus on stellar operational strategy, implementation, and overall communication. She transforms high-level goals into concrete, streamlined action. This includes managing projects, tracking timelines, reporting out to clients, and liaising with third-parties.

Prior to BCGuardian, Maureen managed the IP Protection Program at Pearson. Maureen earned her B.S. in Business from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with an emphasis in Marketing and Management and a minor in Political Science.

Greg manages evidence development and preservation efforts in connection with BCGuardian’s brand and content protection initiatives. Greg regularly identifies distributors of counterfeit goods and builds data related to the scope and sources of infringement, distilling and interpreting observations into actionable intelligence. Clients rely on Greg’s analysis to understand marketplace trends, risk factors, and supplier activity linked to the unauthorized distribution of physical and digital products online.

Before joining BCGuardian Greg worked in Business Operations at Wellness Corporate Solutions in Bethesda, Maryland. He graduated from The University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in Business, majoring in Finance and Risk Management & Insurance.

Anthony manages physical evidence collection, overseeing audits and secure preservation across multiple programs at BCGuardian. He plays a crucial role in logistics management, coordinating with clients and other external stakeholders to guarantee efficient and punctual delivery of results.

Before joining BCGuardian, Anthony served in the US Marine Corps Reserve and gained valuable management experience in the service industry.

Austin supports BCGuardian’s brand and content protection programs, concentrating primarily on evidence collection and enforcement management. Austin maintains electronic and physical evidence, builds and optimizes extensive datasets, coordinates and tracks enforcement efforts, and generates reports regarding detected infringement.

Prior to joining BCGuardian, Austin worked in Facility and Business Operations for the Washington Nationals. He graduated from Utah State University with a B.S. in Public Relations and Marketing.

Jack coordinates business development efforts for BCGuardian. He works with rights owners to develop a comprehensive understanding of their own unique exposure to counterfeiting and piracy, distilling observations into concrete plans of action to target core threats.

Prior to BCGuardian, Jack received his undergraduate degree at DePauw University where he earned a major in Communications and a minor in Sociology.

Megan supports BCGuardian’s intellectual property enforcement and compliance monitoring efforts, facilitating and tracking DMCA takedown notices for infringing content being used online without authorization from rightsowners. Megan also supports BCGuardian’s investigative efforts into the parties responsible for IP infringement or otherwise unauthorized access to protected content.

Before joining BCGuardian, Megan worked as a Behavioral Personal Support Specialist to individuals with special needs. Prior to that, Megan spent five years as a Marketing and Assistant General Manager to local restaurant groups. On the side, Megan is a Registered Yoga Teacher.

Becca supports BCGuardian’s intelligence and analytics efforts, primarily through evidence acquisition and preservation related to intellectual property infringement. Becca’s work includes supporting case building and investigations on behalf of rights owners from various industries and trade groups. She also supports rights owners’ copyright registration efforts with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Before joining BCGuardian, Becca graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, majoring in Strategic Communication and minoring in American History.

Richard supports the day-to-day operations of content protection programs, profiling sites and services to identify online infringement. He delves into OSINT data mining, processing, and evidence preservation, contributing to BCGuardian’s diverse engagements. Richard also supports program reporting and consulting efforts, analyzing quantitative data and engaging with clients to deliver comprehensive reports.

Prior to joining BCGuardian, Richard worked at Weston Preparatory Academy in Michigan as a Data Analyst where he analyzed students’ academic outcomes to enhance educational performance. He graduated from Bowie State University with a Bachelor of Science, in Marketing and Sport Management.

Madelyn supports evidence development and preservation efforts in connection with BCGuardian’s brand and content protection initiatives. Madelyn works across the full program lifecycle for clients relying on BCGuardian to identify counterfeit products on online platforms, taking various enforcement actions against distributors of counterfeit goods and removing unauthorized products from circulation. She also manages financials across several ongoing programs.

Prior to BCGuardian, Madelyn received her undergraduate degree at Liberty University where she majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses in Religious Studies and Behavioral Sciences.