Impersonation, phishing and domain-name abuse are the most concerning types of online intellectual property infringement, according to CSC’s The State of Online IP Risk 2026 report. Internet and branded content, online marketplaces and paid search were the channels most frequently targeted. CSC surveyed 300 senior executives specializing in intellectual property law during the second quarter of 2026.
The next intellectual property thief may sound like your CEO
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