1/28/2025 1:27:40 PM Takeaway points from the latest USTR Notorious Markets List By Megan Rannard The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released the findings of its 2024 Review of Notorious Markets for...
12/4/2024 9:36:03 AM Profitable Paddington attracts counterfeiters By Megan Rannard The third installment in the Paddington Bear movie franchise ("Paddington in Peru") opened in cinemas last month to a record-breaking...
11/28/2024 1:43:38 PM More than an angel's share of innovation helps Scotch whisky's drive towards sustainability By David Murray This evening, members of the Scotch Whisky industry will congregate in Glasgow for the annual Scottish Whisky Awards. In addition to...
11/19/2024 9:40:19 AM New EU Designs legislation published By Mike Shaw The new EU Designs Regulation and Directive, which together aim to update and simplify designs law in the European Union, have now been...
11/7/2024 5:22:36 PM BELIEVE IT! Registered trade marks play a key role in merchandising and enforcement for anime brand owners. By Graeme Murray According to a recent report by Fairfield Market Research, the global anime merchandising market is expected to grow from USD 9.15...
10/21/2024 12:40:16 PM "Fake Always Breaks" - Government launches new campaign to tackle counterfeit car parts By Megan Rannard The UK Government has launched a new campaign to crack down on dangerous counterfeit car parts. The UK IPO issued new consumer guidance...
9/5/2024 10:19:17 AM Warnings issued over counterfeit alcohol By Becky Swindell There are always consequences to consider when counterfeit goods are involved. Often, these consequences may be outside the immediate...
9/4/2024 12:54:53 PM Fake it until you...can't: How high-tech labels are shining a light on fakes By Noelle Pearson Counterfeit products are a major headache for legitimate brands, draining their revenue and stifling their ability to grow and innovate....
8/22/2024 2:32:55 PM Shein sues Temu (again) claiming counterfeiting and IP infringement By Megan Rannard The legal battle between Shein and Temu has been raging for some time with a number of lawsuits filed by both sides, some of which have...
8/16/2024 8:13:09 AM Can copying be good? By Louise Mansion This article caught my eye this morning because I am fascinated by the zeitgeist of meme culture and its influence in this online,...
8/15/2024 8:17:57 AM M&C in the news: Counterfeit Luxury Goods in Paris By M&C Newsroom Despite the Olympic Games coming to a close on Sunday, their impact on luxury fashion and counterfeit goods remains a hot topic. In a...
8/8/2024 12:47:37 PM Over 1.6 million counterfeit Mercedes-Benz vehicle parts were seized in 2023 By Megan Rannard Mercedes-Benz are continuing to ramp up their efforts in the fight against counterfeit vehicle parts. It has been reported that...