Sep 05, 2024 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...
Sep 04, 2024 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....
Aug 22, 2024 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...
Aug 16, 2024 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,...
Aug 15, 2024 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...
Aug 08, 2024 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...
Jul 31, 2024 Fraudsters are cashing in on the olive oil crisis By Megan Rannard The olive oil crisis has been ongoing for some time - extreme weather has impacted production (particularly in the Mediterranean) which...
Jul 31, 2024 Stamping out the counterfeits at Royal Mail By Chris Martin Royal Mail has added another tool to its armoury in the fight against counterfeit stamps in the form of additional functionality within...
Jul 15, 2024 Crackdown on counterfeits ahead of Paris Olympics By Megan Rannard Ahead of the start of the Olympics on 26 July, I've noticed an increase in media reports regarding the French authorities' intensified...
Jul 08, 2024 Ferrari destroys over 400,000 counterfeit items (including three fake cars) By Megan Rannard Ferrari has confirmed via a post on X that they destroyed over 400,000 counterfeit items in 2023. This includes 3 cars and over 100,000...
Jul 03, 2024 Fake news! Trump sneaker company sues over counterfeits By Megan Rannard Fake news (or should I say “fake shoes”…) - 45Footwear LLC, the manufacturer of President Trump's limited edition high top sneakers, has...
Jul 01, 2024 EUIPO guide to anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy technologies will help business of all sizes By Megan Rannard The EUIPO has released an Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy Technology Guide (ACAPT) aimed at helping businesses of all sizes to...