Corporate Investigations · Empire Investigation · Pittsburgh, PA
Intellectual Property Investigations
When proprietary information leaves the organization — whether through a departing employee, a vendor, or a deliberate leak — identifying the source and scope of the breach requires speed, precision, and professional investigative methodology.
What This Investigation Covers
- Trade secret theft — identifying what was taken, by whom, and where it went
- Non-compete and non-solicitation violations by former employees
- Unauthorized disclosure of confidential business information to competitors
- Information leaks to the press, regulators, or competing firms
- Competitive intelligence gathering by employees acting on behalf of a competitor
- Client list theft and solicitation of customers in violation of employment agreements
- Digital footprint analysis — identifying unauthorized file access, downloads, or transfers
- Pre-litigation documentation of IP breach for civil or criminal proceedings
When This Service Is Needed
- A key employee has departed and joined — or founded — a direct competitor
- Proprietary product, pricing, or strategy information appears to have surfaced externally
- A competitor has suspiciously accurate intelligence about your business
- An employee is suspected of forwarding files or data to personal accounts
- Legal counsel requires a documented factual record of the breach
- You are preparing to file for injunctive relief or pursue civil litigation
Our Approach
We conduct structured, confidential investigations using proven methodologies and professional-grade tools. Every case is scoped carefully, executed with discretion, and focused on delivering actionable, documented results. We coordinate directly with legal counsel and executive leadership when required.
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