Fake official app
An app whose icon matches yours, with the brand name in its title and a developer not on your list, comes in as a critical finding.
Find copycat apps in the app stores.
An app using your brand name and icon gets installed by people who think it is your official app. Authex scans app stores and records similar apps published by developers other than you.
Scope
Five app stores.
Apple App Store, Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store, Xiaomi GetApps and Aptoide are scanned. App Store and Google Play are selected by default.
- App Store
- Google Play
- Galaxy Store
- GetApps
- Aptoide
Detection
What it catches.
Developer mismatch
Apps using the brand name but published under a different developer account are flagged.
Suspicious rating speed
New apps collecting an unusual number of ratings in a short time are flagged as well.
Evidence
What is recorded for every finding.
- App icon and store page
- Developer name and developer link
- Rating, rating count and installs
- Price and category
Process
From finding to outcome.
Scope is defined
Brand name, products, official images, authorized sellers and allowed domains are entered.
Scans are scheduled
Channels, countries and scan frequency are chosen; scans then run on that schedule by themselves.
Findings are reviewed
Findings are ranked by risk level; the team confirms, reviews or dismisses each one.
Action is tracked
A confirmed finding gets an action record, a notice draft and an evidence package. The right holder or their lawyer files the notice, and the process is tracked on the record.
FAQ
Questions about Mobile App Monitoring
Does Authex ask the store to remove the app?
No. Authex records the app with evidence and prepares a draft for the store's intellectual property form. The right holder or their lawyer files it.
What if the app is uploaded again after removal?
In later scans, apps published from a new developer account with the same icon or name come in as findings again.
Will our official app become a finding?
No. The brand's developer accounts are added to the list and do not produce findings.
Industries
Industries where this solution matters most.
ElectronicsMonitor counterfeit charger and battery listings, fake repair service sites and copycat apps.
Food and beverageMonitor fake campaign pages, counterfeit listings and online sales missing mandatory food information.
Cosmetics and personal careTrack dupe and counterfeit listings, fake giveaway accounts and misleading product claims online.Other solutions
Solutions often used together.
Marketplace Monitoring
Regularly monitors your brand's visibility on marketplaces; detects and reports counterfeits, unauthorized sellers and unauthorized brand use with evidence.
E-Commerce Monitoring
Monitors your brand's presence on independent e-commerce sites; detects unauthorized sales, counterfeits and unauthorized dealer activity with evidence.
- Search engines
- Reverse image search
- Price deviation
- Product code match
Trademark & Patent Monitoring
Detects and documents unauthorized use of your brand name and logo, and listings that resemble your patented or registered-design products across digital channels, and searches 9 trademark and 10 patent offices, including TÜRKPATENT, EUIPO, WIPO and USPTO, for records similar to your brand. The infringement assessment belongs to your trademark and patent attorney.
- TÜRKPATENT
- EUIPO
- WIPO
- USPTO
- +7
Meeting request
Let's look together at how your brand is used across digital channels.
The first meeting reviews your brand, sales channels and the risks you face, and recommends a monitoring scope.
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