Source Preservation
Record exact URLs, timestamps, screenshots, page context, account details, redirects, and available metadata.
IP Protection Service
Digital IP Evidence Collection
Capture source URLs, screenshots, timestamps, ownership records, comparisons, and case history for professional intellectual property review.
WebsitesMarketplacesSocial PlatformsSearch & Advertising
Evidence quality determines whether a finding can become a usable case
A URL in a spreadsheet or an isolated screenshot may be enough to flag an issue, but often not enough for consistent professional review. Evidence collection connects the public source, visible content, capture time, relevant rights record, factual comparison, reviewer notes, and later action history.
Shieldify IP helps organizations define repeatable evidence standards across marketplaces, websites, social platforms, search results, video, apps, and advertising. Required fields can vary by channel and case type while retaining a common operating structure.
Separate observations from conclusions
Records should clearly distinguish what the source displayed from what a reviewer inferred. This makes the evidence easier to audit, reduces overstatement, and helps legal or platform reviewers understand how the case was prepared.
Retain the complete case history
Evidence remains useful after submission. Platform references, responses, requests for more information, counter-notices, appeals, reappearance, and closure decisions belong in the same timeline so teams can report accurately and improve future case preparation.
Capabilities
What This Service Helps Organize
Each engagement is scoped around the rights, channels, evidence standards, and review responsibilities relevant to the organization.
Rights Documentation
Connect registrations, original works, licenses, authority records, and authentic references to the relevant case.
Comparison Records
Organize factual side-by-side observations while separating source evidence from reviewer interpretation.
Chain of Activity
Maintain review notes, actions, submission references, responses, follow-ups, and closure reasons in sequence.
Delivery Workflow
From Scope to Transparent Reporting
A repeatable sequence keeps findings, evidence, decisions, actions, and outcomes connected.
- 01
Define Evidence Standards
Set required fields and capture procedures for each channel, asset type, jurisdiction, and review workflow.
- 02
Capture the Source
Preserve the relevant public content and surrounding context before it changes, redirects, or disappears.
- 03
Connect Ownership
Link the finding to the applicable trademark, original work, authorization, license, or product reference.
- 04
Quality Review
Check completeness, factual labeling, duplicates, access controls, and readiness before professional escalation.
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Questions About Digital IP Evidence Collection
Clear expectations help teams choose the right monitoring, evidence, and response workflow.
Ask About Your ScenarioWhy are URLs and timestamps needed alongside screenshots?
A screenshot shows visible content, while the URL and timestamp help identify where and when it appeared. Stronger records preserve both the content and its source context.
Does evidence collection make a legal determination?
No. It organizes factual records for informed review. Legal conclusions depend on applicable rights, facts, jurisdiction, and qualified advice.
How are duplicate findings handled?
Records can be compared by source, account, seller, asset, timestamp, and case history so duplicate work is reduced without losing evidence of recurrence.
Can sensitive materials be submitted?
Only materials necessary and authorized for the workflow should be shared. Access, retention, privacy, privilege, and security requirements should be defined before submission.