Anti-Counterfeiting

Beyond Brand Protection: Traceability, Anti-Counterfeiting, and Safety

[iTrace Technologies] Fighting Production Overrun to Support Supply Chain Security

This white paper examines the global challenge of production overrun, commonly referred to as unauthorized manufacturing, unauthorized production runs, or third‑shift manufacturing, and how it undermines brand integrity, supply‑chain security, and legitimate market channels.

[VeriTrace] Why Choose a Security Printer Over a Commercial One

Many commercial printers now offer security labels to combat counterfeiting, providing UID systems to authenticate, track, trace, and identify diversion. They may be able to create products that resemble security labels, but they don’t address real security concerns.

[VeriTrace] Connect to Consumers While Protecting Your Brand

Non-secured versus smart-secured package labeling

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The hidden dangers of counterfeit beauty products [NSS G-Club]

Have you ever really thought about what you’re putting on your face when you buy counterfeit or fake cosmetics? How to spot them and why the risks just aren’t worth the savings.

Counterfeit Goods: A Danger to Public Safety [ICE.gov]

The production and trafficking of counterfeit goods poses a significant health and safety threat to consumers. It also impacts the economic growth of legitimate businesses and consumers through lost revenue, downtime, and replacement costs.

CBP, Partners Seize More than $18 million in Fake Gibson Guitars in Largest Counterfeit Musical Instrument Seizure on Record [CBP.gov]

Officers and Import Specialists assigned to the LA/Long Beach Seaport, in conjunction with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Investigators, and Gibson representatives, announced the seizure of over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), had they been genuine, of $18,742,820 (USD).

Deadly Counterfeit Air Bags Are Making Their Way Into Vehicles [Wall Street Journal]

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Fraud in a bottle: How Big Pharma takes on criminals who make millions off counterfeit drugs [CNBC]

A CNBC investigation found criminal networks altering pill bottles of lifesaving drugs and then selling them back to pharmacies at large discounts.

Ex-mechanic pleads guilty to fake airbag sales [SecuringIndustry.com]

Mohammed Al-Abadi imported fake components from China and assembled the parts to make counterfeit airbags.

Convicted Felon Arrested in the San Fernando Valley for Selling Counterfeit Rolex Watches and Carrying a Loaded Ghost Handgun [LAPD]

The purchase of counterfeits products may be hazardous to your health. There have been instances where counterfeit watches and jewelry contain elevated levels of lead and other dangerous metals.

[GM Authority] Counterfeit GM Parts Operation In Michigan Busted By Feds

A parts dealer in Warren, Michigan suspected of storing and distributing counterfeit GM parts was investigated by federal authorities.

Fake parts: A Pentagon supply chain problem hiding in plain sight

[Defense News] The Defense Department is developing new tests to find counterfeit parts, putting a renewed emphasis on reporting when problematic components are found.

UFLPA and Burden of Proof

Under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), signed into law December 2023, items imported that were wholly or partially manufactured, mined, or otherwise sourced from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China…

Five Ways To Profit Off Of Brand Protection

Council Post: Five Ways To Profit Off Of Brand Protection

[Forbes] With each new step in our technological evolution, new risks and vulnerabilities open up for businesses and their IP.