IPSA Selects Video Game Executive to Head Intellectual Property Investigations

VANCOUVER, Canada, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- IPSA International, Inc., (IPSA) an international risk advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Robert L. Hunter "Beau" has joined as the firm's Director of Intellectual Property Investigations. In this role, Mr. Hunter will be looked upon to provide consulting and investigative services, training and will be a client/government liaison with an emphasis on Intellectual Property rights enforcement and solutions.

Prior to joining IPSA, he served as Manager of Intellectual Property Enforcement for Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the advocate and voice of the entertainment software and video game hardware industries in North America and around the world. During his tenure with the ESA, Mr. Hunter created and managed domestic and international IP enforcement programs involving retail and Internet piracy.

"Beau Hunter is a recognized IPR expert and a welcome addition to the Vancouver office. He brings with him an established skill set that will allow IPSA to excel in the IPR field and his presence will assist in emphasizing the need for more anti-piracy efforts in Canada," stated Kim Marsh, Managing Director, Vancouver office.

Mr. Hunter is also an internationally recognized expert on Intellectual Property brand protection and has been an advisor and lecturer on IP investigative issues to many international government agencies and trade groups such as U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Hong Kong Customs and Excise. He has significant multi-cultural experience and is fluent in French.

IPSA International, Inc. is an international risk advisory firm which provides clients in the corporate, financial and legal communities with high-end investigative consulting services. Through offices in the United States, Canada and Mexico and a network of associates located in over 130 countries. IPSA's preferred practice areas are: Anti-Money Laundering, Asset Location, Intellectual Property, Fraud Investigations and Due Diligence services.

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Phone: 602-889-1626