Extract from Page Vault’s article “When Online Evidence Holds Up in IP Cases”
From sneakers and coffee pods to mobile apps and even fake magazine covers, intellectual property (IP) disputes increasingly turn on what happens online. Product listings, social media promotions, and digital ads often become central to claims of trademark infringement, false advertising, or unfair competition.
But here’s the challenge: courts don’t accept screenshots at face value. If online evidence isn’t properly authenticated, it risks being excluded. Authentication shows the court that the content is genuine, captured at a specific time, and has not been altered—requirements judges consistently enforce under the Federal Rules of Evidence.
That’s why litigators in IP matters have turned to Page Vault. Our technology has been successfully used in federal courts across the country to capture websites, social media, in a way that meets evidentiary standards. Here are examples of IP cases where Page Vault evidence made the difference.
