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Physical Market, Trade Show & Distribution Channel Investigation

Testing online leads against the realities of the physical market
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Online information can reveal a great deal about market activity.

But it does not always show how products are actually sold and distributed.

Some products suspected of infringement may circulate primarily through specialist markets, wholesale channels, retail outlets, commercial districts or trade shows.

Online leads may also need to be checked in the physical market to better understand whether they reflect actual sales and business activity.

Where required by the project, AONARI conducts field investigation in publicly accessible commercial environments and reviews the information obtained alongside online platforms, publicly available company information and other materials.

The investigation may include:

01Whether products are actually displayed or offered for sale
02Product packaging, trademarks, markings and appearance
03Sales prices and methods
04Store names and business-location information
05Publicly displayed business information
06Publicly available leads relating to product sourcing and distribution
07Distribution of specialist markets, retail outlets and commercial channels
08Trade show exhibitors, booths and publicly available materials
09Connections between online stores, accounts or contact details and physical business activity

We do not regard online investigation and field investigation as two completely separate forms of work.

In some matters, the most valuable information emerges precisely from cross-checking the two.

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Start with one specific question.

If you are dealing with an intellectual property, brand protection, online lead or market information issue in a cross-border context, tell us what you currently know and what you would like to confirm further.

Based on the purpose of the project, the subject of the investigation and the leads currently available, we will determine what form of investigation and information support we may be able to provide.

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