Law Firm Make Moves To Tackle Piracy

A UK media law firm has launched a new branch to their company which it hopes will help tackle piracy.
The law firm,Wiggin, is launching a new content protection partnership, Incopro.
Led by partner Simon Baggs and Bret Boivin, the new company will offer content companies a range of real-time and adaptive technology solutions, delivering a 360 degree view of unlawful activity on the internet.
Unlike anything else on the market today, Incopro will offer a truly unique technology, delivering exceptional levels of intelligence and protection. The multi-facets of Incopro’s system will Identify: using a highly sophisticated data capture and database system, and Protect: deploying a highly accurate and targeted enforcement capability that blends pioneering internet landscape analysis with sophisticated take-down facilities.
Simon Baggs, partner at Wiggin LLP and head of the firm’s IP/Rights Protection practice, and now founder and Director of Incopro said: "We are the first to pioneer such an all-inclusive service, combining technical and legal advice under one roof. Bret’s phenomenal experience will bring the expert insight required to perfect this unique resource for our clients. This is a cutting-edge service that will empower rights owners to know the issues they are facing and tackle piracy at its source."
"Following the Newzbin judgment, there was an obvious need for technology and legal to work together. Incopro will be filling a much needed gap in the market in the fast moving world of digital media, giving clients an all- inclusive anti-piracy service. Incopro allows Wiggin to strengthen its unique position in the sector."
(LB)