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How Duracell Uses Trademarks and Trade Dress to Fight Counterfeits

Trademark and trade dress strategies are critical in fighting counterfeiting for brands like Duracell.

Luxury brands are betting big on India, and so are counterfeiters

Luxury brands in India face significant challenges from counterfeiters as they expand their market presence.

How Duracell Uses Trademarks and Trade Dress to Fight Counterfeits

Trademark and trade dress strategies are critical in fighting counterfeiting for brands like Duracell.

Luxury brands are betting big on India, and so are counterfeiters

Luxury brands in India face significant challenges from counterfeiters as they expand their market presence.
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#e-commerce

AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list

Counterfeiting on social media platforms is a growing concern, prompting calls for action from the AAFA.

EU could target ultra low-cost e-tailers like Shein and Temu with package handling fee or tax for imports | TechCrunch

The EU is considering measures to regulate cheap imports from Asian online retailers due to safety and counterfeiting concerns.

AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list

AAFA urges inclusion of Meta's platforms in the counterfeit list due to persistent counterfeiting issues. E-commerce exacerbates the problem.

AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list

Counterfeiting on social media platforms is a growing concern, prompting calls for action from the AAFA.

EU could target ultra low-cost e-tailers like Shein and Temu with package handling fee or tax for imports | TechCrunch

The EU is considering measures to regulate cheap imports from Asian online retailers due to safety and counterfeiting concerns.

AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list

AAFA urges inclusion of Meta's platforms in the counterfeit list due to persistent counterfeiting issues. E-commerce exacerbates the problem.
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Other Barks & Bites for Wednesday, November 27: OpenAI Rebukes Deleted Evidence Accusations; Netlist Awarded $118 Million in Patent Infringement Lawsuit with Samsung; Report Finds Music Copyright Business is in Boom Time

Counterfeit goods remain a significant concern, as demonstrated by the seizure of fake guitars.
The DOJ is pressing charges against Google for monopolistic practices in online advertising.
OpenAI is engaged in a legal dispute with The New York Times regarding copyright infringement.

How Much Money Are You Losing to Counterfeit Goods? It's Probably More Than You Think - Here's How to Protect Yourself | Entrepreneur

Counterfeiting significantly impacts ecommerce, costing businesses billions while damaging consumer trust; proactive anti-counterfeit measures are essential.

US Customs seizes over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars

CBP and Gibson seized over 3,000 counterfeit guitars, marking the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure in history.

Don't get duped into buying fake products online. Look out for these 4 red flags

7 in 10 consumers may have unknowingly purchased counterfeit products online in the past year, highlighting the need for careful shopping.
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Criminal Network Cashed In on Fake French Wine, the Europol Said

A major wine fraud scheme involved counterfeit 'French' wines sold at exaggerated prices, revealing vulnerabilities in luxury goods markets.

Fake vintage wine floods London as police in France and Italy raid 1.67m fraud gang

Counterfeit fine wine is a significant issue in London, with experts noting that only minor details, like spelling mistakes, often reveal the fakes.

Fake stamp scheme run by California woman cost US Postal Service $150 million, feds say

A California woman defrauded the U.S. Postal Service of $150 million through counterfeit stamps.

Criminal Network Cashed In on Fake French Wine, the Europol Said

A major wine fraud scheme involved counterfeit 'French' wines sold at exaggerated prices, revealing vulnerabilities in luxury goods markets.

Fake vintage wine floods London as police in France and Italy raid 1.67m fraud gang

Counterfeit fine wine is a significant issue in London, with experts noting that only minor details, like spelling mistakes, often reveal the fakes.

Fake stamp scheme run by California woman cost US Postal Service $150 million, feds say

A California woman defrauded the U.S. Postal Service of $150 million through counterfeit stamps.
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Europol targets gang charging up to 15,000 for fake wine

International cooperation led to the dismantling of a major counterfeit wine operation involving fraud worth €2 million.

Italy: Euro banknotes forger arrested, says Europol DW 08/19/2024

A counterfeiter in Naples was arrested for producing over 11 million euros worth of counterfeit Euro banknotes, accounting for 27% of fakes in 2023.

Europol targets gang charging up to 15,000 for fake wine

International cooperation led to the dismantling of a major counterfeit wine operation involving fraud worth €2 million.

Italy: Euro banknotes forger arrested, says Europol DW 08/19/2024

A counterfeiter in Naples was arrested for producing over 11 million euros worth of counterfeit Euro banknotes, accounting for 27% of fakes in 2023.
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DOJ sentences pair for Apple repair scheme involving 6,000 knockoff iPhones | TechCrunch

The DOJ has sentenced two Chinese citizens for defrauding Apple in a scheme involving counterfeit iPhones, costing the company over $2.5 million.

Mark Cuban wants to take out Chinese knockoffs, and he says Kamala Harris is on the same page

Mark Cuban highlights the importance of combating Chinese counterfeits which threaten small businesses and calls for regulatory changes on foreign sellers.

How crime businesses actually work, from fake money to gun smuggling

Jeff Turner discusses counterfeit detection and cartel practices related to forgery and money laundering.
Experts reveal insights into organized crime, smuggling, and scam operations, shedding light on security and enforcement challenges.

Gilead Sciences alleges dangerous drug-counterfeiting operation at two NYC pharmacies in lawsuit

A drug-counterfeiting operation involving Gilead's HIV medications was uncovered, exposing patients to serious health risks.
Peter Khaim is identified as the mastermind behind the counterfeit drugs sold through two pharmacies in NYC.

Using AI to Combat Counterfeit Goods in the Supply Chain | HackerNoon

Counterfeiting is a significant global problem affecting multiple industries and stakeholders, with conventional anti-counterfeit measures proving ineffective against sophisticated counterfeit activities.
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