Real-World Impact: Case Studies

• 1. Pharmaceutical Patent Dispute

  Challenge
  Counsel representing a major pharmaceutical company in a patent infringement dispute needed evidence beyond the documentary record regarding syringe technology and the opposing company's intellectual property strategy.
  
  Our Approach
  Conducted a comprehensive review of the opposing company's patent portfolio, intellectual property history, and prior approaches to defending its patents. Simultaneously identified, located, and discreetly interviewed former employees from the relevant business  unit, including individuals involved in marketing the technology.
  
  Litigation Outcome
  Witness interviews produced information that challenged the opposing party's litigation claims and provided counsel with independent evidence to support case strategy

• 2. Technology Acquisition

  Challenge
  Following a private equity acquisition of a technology company, counsel suspected that a board member subject to a non-compete was recruiting employees, preparing to launch a competing business, and undermining the newly acquired company in the marketplace.
  
  Our Approach
  Conducted an expedited investigation combining corporate records, background research, and human source inquiries. Identified shell entities created during the relevant period, uncovered previously undisclosed criminal history, and documented evidence of recruitment efforts, marketplace disparagement, and false allegations against the client.
  
  Litigation Outcome
  Provided counsel with evidence supporting claims involving unfair competition, breaches of contractual obligations, and the executive's competing activities, strengthening the client's litigation position.

• 3. Acquiring a Strategic Trademark

  Challenge
  An international apparel company identified a third party that had registered a trademark incorporating its brand name in a market targeted for future expansion.
  
  Our Approach
  Mintz Group located the rights holder, assessed the owner's position, and anonymously negotiated the acquisition on the client's behalf.
  
  Litigation Outcome
  The client secured the trademark, protecting its planned market entry and avoiding potential disputes over ownership and use.

• 4. Uncovering an Internal Theft Network

  Challenge
  A client identified products suspected of being stolen and sold through an online marketplace, but needed to identify those responsible and determine whether the theft involved internal collusion.
  
  Our Approach
  Mintz Group conducted a covert test purchase and arranged an in-person collection to identify the seller. Our investigation uncovered collusion with a company employee.
  
  Litigation Outcome
  The investigation led to law enforcement action, the seizure of stolen goods, and the arrest of both individuals, supporting the client's enforcement efforts.

• 5. Securing Evidence of Patent Infringement

  Challenge
  A client suspected an overseas distributor of supplying patent-infringing products into the UK, but required evidence to support enforcement.
  
  Our Approach
  Mintz Group used a covert commercial identity to engage the distributor, obtaining product samples and a pro-forma invoice demonstrating intent to supply the goods into the UK.
  
  Litigation Outcome
  The investigation developed key evidence supporting the client's enforcement strategy. The investigative approach was subsequently replicated in multiple European jurisdictions