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Overview

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Corsearch is a global provider of trademark and brand protection solutions in the intellectual property sector. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in New York City and London, the company operates globally with a network of offices and partners to deliver localized expertise and support.

History

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Corsearch began as a traditional trademark research company, specializing in manual trademark searching and monitoring services. Over time, it incorporated digital technologies, leading to the development of proprietary databases and search tools. During the 1990s and early 2000s, Corsearch expanded its offerings to include online brand protection and anti-piracy solutions in response to the rise of the internet.

Ownership

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In 2018, Wolters Kluwer sold Corsearch to the private equity firm Audax Group[1] in a $140 million deal. A year later, in 2019, Corsearch received an investment from Yukon Partners[2], though the details of the transaction were not disclosed. In April 2021, Astorg Partners acquired Corsearch from Audax Private Equity[3], with Cobepa SA, an independent investment company based in Brussels, also investing alongside Astorg[4].

Acquisitions

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Notable Corsearch acquisitions include:

  • TrademarkNow: In 2020, Corsearch acquired TrademarkNow[5], a provider of AI-powered trademark search and watch services.  
  • Yellow Brand Protection: In 2018, Corsearch acquired Yellow Brand Protection[6], a firm specializing in online brand protection and anti-counterfeiting services.  
  • Pointer Brand Protection: In 2020, Corsearch acquired Pointer Brand Protection[7], a firm specializing in brand protection and anti-piracy markets.
  • Incopro: In 2021, Corsearch acquired Incopro[8], a provider of online brand and content protection solutions.  

Services

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Corsearch's services include:

  • Trademark management: Searching, clearance, watching and portfolio management.
  • Brand protection: Tools and services to address counterfeiting, gray markets and other types of brand and IP threats, including online monitoring, investigations, domain management, enforcement actions and reporting.  
  • Content protection and anti-piracy: Tools to safeguard digital content from unauthorized distribution and piracy.  

Global presence

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Corsearch operates worldwide and has offices in:

  • New York City, USA  
  • Seattle, USA
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • Hesperange, Luxembourg
  • Helsinki, Finland
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands  
  • Paris, France  
  • Varberg, Sweden  
  • Shanghai, China  
  • Mumbai, India

The company provides multilingual support and adapts its services to regional legal frameworks and market conditions.

Clientele and industry focus

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Corsearch serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies[9], law firms, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its client base spans industries such as technology, entertainment, fashion, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and automotive.  

Corporate social responsibility and values

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Corsearch engages in initiatives focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Programs include employee-led networks like the EmpOUR Network Group, Pride & Allies Discussion Group and Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Discussion Group.

Publications and reports

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Corsearch publishes industry reports and research papers, including the Trademark Industry Report[10], which is an annual analysis of trademark trends.

References

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  1. ^ "Wolters Kluwer Governance, Risk & Compliance Signs Agreement to Divest Corsearch". www.wolterskluwer.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  2. ^ FinSMEs (2019-04-05). "Corsearch Receives Investment from Yukon Partners". FinSMEs. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  3. ^ "Audax Private Equity | Audax Private Equity Completes the Sale of Corsearch to Astorg". www.audaxprivateequity.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  4. ^ "Astorg Partners and Cobepa SA Acquire Corsearch | Mergr M&A Deal Summary". mergr.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  5. ^ "Corsearch Announces Acquisition of TrademarkNow". Corsearch. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  6. ^ "Corsearch Acquires Yellow Brand Protection". Corsearch. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  7. ^ "Corsearch Announces Acquisition of Pointer Brand Protection". Corsearch. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  8. ^ "Incopro Is Now a Part of Corsearch". Corsearch. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  9. ^ "Cobepa - Our portfolio - Corsearch". www.cobepa.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  10. ^ "Trademark Industry Report 2024". Corsearch. Retrieved 2024-12-03.