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Notes on piracy, counterfeits and the tools we build to fight them.
Usenet is still very much alive
Usenet has quietly become a streaming channel for pirated content. Our five-part series explains what it is, how it changed and why most anti-piracy programs miss it.
Start with Part 1- Part 1 of 5: The platform your anti-piracy strategy probably forgot about is still very much in use
- Part 2 of 5: What is Usenet? A short explanation of one of the internet's oldest networks and why pirates rely on it
- Part 3 of 5: Pirated content from Usenet now plays in popular media apps with no technical setup
- Part 4 of 5: Usenet has been rebuilt into a streaming channel. Does your anti-piracy program cover it?
- Part 5 of 5: Where we land after four weeks on Usenet piracy: an active, high-volume channel most programs don't cover
A new IP Arrow website, and what's changed since 2022
Our rebuilt website shows what IP Arrow does today: protection for any brand, a three-step review process, and new services added since 2022.
Press release[Press Release] Image Recognition System For Trademark Enforcement
IP Arrow launches Bullseye, a machine learning image recognition system that speeds up trademark enforcement.
OSINTThe Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to OSINT
Our complete beginner's guide to open source intelligence (OSINT): what it is, where the data comes from, and how it's used.
PiracyThe Effectiveness of Anti-Piracy Efforts
Which anti-piracy strategies actually work, starting with the simplest: offer something better than the pirates do.
CounterfeitsThe Truth Behind Counterfeits
Fake goods carry hidden financial, legal and safety risks. What buyers and brands need to know about counterfeits.
CounterfeitsThe Economic Impact of Counterfeiting
Counterfeiting harms consumers and costs legitimate brands revenue, jobs and reputation. A look at its economic impact.
OSINTWhat Is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)?
Open source intelligence is the first step in any red team exercise. An introduction to OSINT methods and sources.
PiracyWhat Is Anti-Piracy, And How Can It Help Your Business
What anti-piracy means, how big the piracy problem really is, and the steps companies and governments can take to fight it.
CounterfeitsThe Difference Between Counterfeits And Replica Goods
Replicas and counterfeits both copy the original, but they aren't the same thing. How they differ, and why it matters to brands and buyers.
PiracyAnti-piracy measures
Watching pirated content used to take real effort. Now it takes a click. How anti-piracy measures have had to change to keep up.
CopyrightA Beginner’s Guide to Using Copyrighted Images
Most photos online can't be used without permission. What copyright infringement is, how licensing works, and how to use images safely.
Search removalIP Arrow’s Search Engine Removal System
We focus on quality of impact, not notice volume: removing the search results real people actually see, across multiple search engines.
UsenetIP Arrow – Is Usenet Dead?
Many people think Usenet is a relic. The numbers say otherwise: it keeps growing in posts and volume every year.
Video platformsYoutube & Facebook Copyright Streaming Services
Platform tools like Content ID and Rights Manager miss a lot. How we combine them with our own search algorithm and human monitoring.
Company newsIP Arrow Talks Zero Presence
What “zero presence” means to us: none of a client's content left on the ecosystems we monitor. The idea behind IP Arrow from day one.
Company news[2022-11] IP Arrow Site Redesign
Why we rebuilt our website in 2022, and what the refreshed service list means for our clients.
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