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Forensicon offers nationwide service to law firms and large companies requiring computer forensics and electronic discovery services as part of their investigations regarding Intellectual Property. The company can act on the behalf of the defendant, plaintiff, or as a special master neutral third party. We provide full lifecycle services from internal investigations that may or may not end up in the courts through the entire trial process, to disposal of electronic evidence post-trial.

Because of our central location close to two international airport hubs as well as several regional airports, Forensicon is situated to respond quickly to any request across the country in a matter of hours. When you need formidable, experienced and dependable computer forensic services for your intellectual property matters, get the experts – Forensicon… when only the best will do.

Litigation Consulting

Even before a case is initiated, Forensicon can provide investigative services to assist you in determining whether the evidence is there to continue moving forward with your case. We can help you determine whether a third neutral party would be the best strategy for your case. We can also provide expertise in helping you write a definitive motion to compel and discovery requests documents. We can review opposing counsel’s plaintiff and forensic expert affidavits to see whether the forensic evidence substantiates what’s been stated. We can assist in the writing of responses to objections regarding forensic evidence. We’ll be there when you need us, and we promise to respond as quickly as possible to every request.

Chain of Custody

Chain of custody is the process of validating how electronic evidence has been gathered, tracked and protected on its way to a court of law. Because this aspect of computer forensics is so important, Forensicon performs chain of custody services in accordance to the standard procedures accepted at the time in the jurisdiction.

Preservation

Data preservation is done by forensically copying a hard drive. The difference between conventionally copying a hard drive and a forensic copy is that a forensic copy is a complete bit-stream copy of the original, including all unallocated spaces where data may be hiding. Data preservation provides that upon a lawfully authorized request, based on the facts of a specific case, particular data that is collected is preserved to prevent its deletion. At a later point, a request from the court can compel disclosure of that data.

Forensicon can forensically copy a hard drive from any number of laptops, desktop computers and servers delivered to our office, and we travel on-site as well. Forensicon can handle hostile site acquisitions as well as arrive after hours for internal investigations.

Analysis

Analysis of forensic evidence is what makes Forensicon different from the rest of the computer forensics providers. Along with using established, industry standard software such as EnCase, FTK and Paraben, analysis involves everything from…

Our experts have case tested methods that have proven Forensicon’s ability to discover as much evidence as possible for our clients.

Expert Testimony and Reports

A number of our Senior Forensic Examiners have filed affidavits and expert reports. They have experience at being deposed by opposing counsel as well as testifying at trial. They have numerous certifications, such as EnCase, Paraben, and CompTIA A+.

One of the examiners was recently cited in the case, Liebert Corp. v. Mazur. The published opinion of Justice Wolfson, Circuit Court of Cook County, regarding his testimony can be found at the following link: http://www.state.il.us/court/Opinions/AppellateCourt/2005/
1stDistrict/April/Html/1042794.htm

Additionally, in the Jason Kalish v. Leapfrog Online, et. al., of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the plaintiff objected to using Forensicon as the computer forensics expert because our experts had been used to investigate the case as part of the defendant’s discovery process: http://www.forensicon.com/docs/Opinion_Kalish.pdf.

As you can see, Forensicon’s experts are known for their expertise, impartiality, and ability to present technical information in a way that juries can understand. Ultimately, that’s what you need in an expert witness and that’s what you get when you call Forensicon.

Data Removal and Certification

Forensicon has occasionally been ordered by the court or requested by adverse parties to delete electronic property from one party’s networks and to certify its removal to the court. Typically this includes additional inspections at points six months and one year from the time of original certification.

Forensicon’s examiners work on-site inspecting all storage devices defined by the court order, and stay on-site until it is determined all specified data has been deleted. The certification process satisfies both parties and dismisses the case.

Forensic Vault Service

Your Information is Valuable

For many firms, the potential for Intellectual Property theft is enormous, and the exposure of trade secrets to a competitor can significantly impact the organization - potentially putting the company out of business. Sensitive information for your company could include customer and pricing lists, financial models, business plans, proprietary software, or pending patents and inventions.

Companies that proactively manage their risks are better able to respond to potential information threats.

Forensicon Can Help You Keep it Safe

Forensicon, Chicago’s leading computer forensics firm, works with the General Counsel and the Security Departments of large firms in securing potential evidence when a critical employee leaves the company.
We have demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

From Proactive Risk Management to Peace of Mind

Once captured, your data will be secure. Our security measures are numerous and include alarm systems, 24/7 video surveillance, biometric and keypad locks with multi-factor authentication, and a secured vault within which we store our archived images.

With our demonstrated track record of success dealing with sensitive intellectual property issues, Forensicon is Chicago’s and the Midwest’s leading specialist in helping clients proactively capture, secure, and analyze important electronic evidence.


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