About IP House

IP House is a platform company backed by a prominent growth-oriented private equity firm, to create a global, technology-enabled services firm providing meaningful IP enforcement outcomes to multinational brands, in partnership with government and law enforcement agencies around the world. We are a fast-growing and entrepreneurial environment, which requires innovative, creative and novel solutions.

Overview of the Role:

IP House is looking for Investigators with creative mindsets who can think on their feet and are passionate about protecting our clients’ intellectual property as well as the safety of consumers. They’ll perform target research, conduct undercover buys, process evidence, prepare buy reports, and engage with suspected scammers and resellers to develop intelligence. This position requires in-office presence at our Erie, Pennsylvania location. Scheduling is flexible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Search online for sellers, capture images of listings, and research target identities
• Communicate with sellers under assumed identity via text, phone, email or message boards
• Conduct undercover test purchases
• Receive, photograph, label evidence & create chain of custody documentation
• Update tracking files & databases
• Draft detailed investigation reports and follow-up with clients
• Maintain high accuracy and attention to detail in all reporting activities
• Other tasks as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

No investigation or undercover purchasing experience is required. On-the-job training will be provided for all aspects of the role. The ideal candidates will be hard-working, enthusiastic individuals with an exceptional ability to prioritize and reprioritize daily tasks. Success depends on the following:

• Ability to follow detailed directions
• Strong verbal communication skills with ability to maintain composure during difficult conversations
• Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Ability to write detailed, comprehensive notes and reports
• Demonstrated proficiency in internet research and use of MS Office applications

Pay is $20/hour in a 40 hour week. In addition to competitive wages, we offer comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k), and more.

We hire qualified candidates who are legally eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Why IP House:

Our vision is to solidify IP House as the global end-to-end solution, empowering multinational corporations to effectively prevent and combat illicit trade and IP theft. Only through the collaboration of our uniquely skilled employees and under the strategic leadership of our Executive Team will such a lofty goal be realized.

We recognize our people drive everything we accomplish, and as such, we are dedicated to investing in our employees fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and excellence.

Our team works hard, and we recognize the importance of taking care of our own. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefit offerings to support the health, well-being, and financial health of our employees and their families. Our robust benefits package underscores our commitment to our people, our most important asset.

IP house seeks excellence through diversity in its staff. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status.