About us

A fresh approach to brand and IP protection.

Our story

  • IP House was founded by Steve Francis and Jan van Voorn – two experienced professionals dedicated to tackling the challenges of illicit trade and intellectual property protection. Both recognized that a more connected world would need a more connected, global approach to combating counterfeits, piracy, and other illicit activities. Leveraging decades of experience in law enforcement and IP protection, they envisioned a unified service offering both online and on-the-ground enforcement to address inefficiencies and fragmented vendor solutions.

    Since then, IP House has been bringing together all elements needed for a successful enforcement-driven strategy, led by experts by service and by region. In May 2024, IP House was launched:  a next-level, global investigative organization offering a comprehensive suite of client-focused products and services that combine monitoring, intelligence analysis, and at-scale, prioritized enforcement, online and on-ground. The global IP House solution reduces the complexity of multiple vendors and maximizes the power of data-driven insights and action to protect brands and their consumers.

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“IP House is the first private-sector investigative firm that enables us to provide on-the-ground support to develop actionable intelligence and further enforcement efforts worldwide.”

Ivan Arvelo, IPR Center

Our people

IP House has brought together international teams of professionals with decades of experience in:

  • Law Enforcement
  • IP Litigation
  • Military & Government Intelligence Services
  • Digital Crime & Cyber Forensics
  • Risk & Security Audits & Consultancy
  • IP Investigations & Enforcement
Our People

Set the standard for IP protection

CTIPS is the first professional certification for IP protection experts. The CTIPS (Certified Trade and Intellectual Property Specialist) has been designed by experts led by Steve Francis and Steven Oxman to validate expertise in combating illicit trade and protecting intellectual property. This globally recognized credential ensures practitioners are equipped with essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in the field.

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