Seizure and Interdiction Program

The provision of a tailored end-to-end seizure/interdiction programme implemented at all the major UK and Irish points of entry.

Seizure and Interdiction Program

The provision of a tailored end-to-end seizure/interdiction programme implemented at all the major UK and Irish points of entry that includes:

• Liaison and close working with UK Border Agency (UKBA) & HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the UK and Revenue/Customs in Ireland and the EU
• On-site product inspection and authentication
• Seizure and destruction of infringing branded products
• Importer notification process
• The provision of the appropriate brand product awareness training to the relevant law enforcement/ government agencies
• Collation of actionable infringement intelligence to be shared with the client and relevant agencies.

“……I don’t know how they keep doing it? Where we draw a blank, Team C3i get police engaged, a crime reference and on occasions regional operations rooms mobilise officers to take real action, cause real disruption, get real results!” (UK HQ, Global Brand)

Our Services

The scope of C3i Europe’s activities, along with the use of highly trained and experienced operatives and enhanced by a technical and administrative support group, provides for an extremely resourceful and immediate investigative response to problem areas at all levels.

Our innovative approach is designed to the client’s requirements to support and enhance their own brand protection strategy and process and will ensure a reduction in the availability of counterfeit product and number of individuals or companies infringing the clients intellectual property and deliver a tangible return on investment.