Anti-Counterfeiting Course for Private Investigators
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Private Investigations Continuing Education Program
SLED Approved
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Private Investigations Continuing Education Program
SLED Approved
Intellectual Property Theft & Organized Crime: The Hidden Cost of Counterfeiting, Why IP Theft is More Than Just Lost Profits
Intellectual property theft is not just an act of deception—it is a pillar of organized crime, fueling illicit economies that extend far beyond counterfeit goods and stolen trade secrets. From funding human trafficking and narcotics distribution to infiltrating legitimate supply chains, criminal networks leverage IP theft as a low-risk, high-reward enterprise that undermines industries, erodes trust, and endangers global security.
Private investigators trained in intellectual property protection are critical in dismantling these operations. Their expertise in tracking fraudulent actors, analyzing complex data trails, and collaborating with enforcement agencies transforms them into front-line defenders against criminal exploitation. In a world where intellectual property is both currency and leverage, rigorous investigative training is not just an asset—it is a necessity in safeguarding innovation, ethics, and the integrity of commerce itself.
This virtual course provides four hours of continuing education credit, equipping participants with foundational knowledge of intellectual property theft. Upon successful completion, attendees will enhance their expertise in this critical subject and expand their potential for representing additional clients in related investigative matters.
Price: $125.00 per person
Intellectual property crime is far from victimless—it fuels organized crime, endangers consumers, and undermines legitimate businesses. Counterfeit pharmaceuticals, defective electronics, and fraudulent safety equipment infiltrate markets, putting lives at risk. Meanwhile, criminal networks use IP theft to finance operations ranging from human trafficking and drug distribution to cybercrime and money laundering.
Beyond economic losses, these crimes erode trust, weaken industries, and threaten global security. Protecting intellectual property isn't just about safeguarding profits—it’s a critical defense against the spread of organized crime and the exploitation of vulnerable communities.