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Secure Copy-Proof Anti-Counterfeiting QR codes for product authentication

Discover how secure, copy-proof QR codes provide unmatched anti-counterfeiting protection and real-time product authentication.

January 27, 2025

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Brand Protection & AuthenticationWhat kinds of anti-counterfeiting measures exist and which one is the best? Counterfeiting is a pervasive problem that poses significant challenges to businesses and consumers alike. The increase of counterfeit products not only leads to economic losses but also jeopardizes consumer safety and damages brand reputation.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationThe invisible threat: Why companies must fight counterfeiting The fight against product and brand piracy has long been an a topic of corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Brand Protection & AuthenticationWhat Are Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions?In today's global marketplace, the threat of counterfeit products has become a significant concern for businesses, consumers, and governments alike. The EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) Report estimates that counterfeit products worth 400bn USD are in circulation worldwide.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationThe grey market – risks and countermeasuresWith increasing globalisation, the worldwide availability of products is growing steadily. At the same time, the danger of misuse is also increasing. A good example is, traders taking advantage of price differences in the different markets through parallel imports or re-imports.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresUK: Counterfeit textiles worth millions seizedPolice in the city of Manchester seizes counterfeit clothing worth around 6.8 million euros as part of their Operation Vulcan. With this, the officials also deliver another strike against the so called ‘counterfeit street’ in the Cheetham Hill area.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresAustria: Customs seizures on a high in 2022Austrian Customs have reported remarkable successes for 2022: The number of seizures reached the second highest amount ever recorded. In particular, the number of seized illegal medicines is alarming once more.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresAmerican football merchandise worth millions seizedUS authorities and the NFL have reported seizures of counterfeit sports goods and fan merchandise worth more than 20 million dollars. The counterfeits were taken out of circulation, as part of Operation Team Player, before they could be sold to American football fans.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresJapan: Airbag counterfeiting ring unmaskedPolice authorities in Tokyo break up a network of airbag counterfeiters and intercept a shipment of fake airbags on its way to America. The counterfeiters allegedly copied airbags of well-known Japanese car manufacturers and exported them worldwide.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresFactory for counterfeit tobacco products busted in FranceFrench police and Europol dismantle a production site for counterfeit tobacco products. The investigators discover a quasi-industrial production set-up and seize around 100 tonnes of illegal products.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresCustoms stops counterfeits en route to UkraineGerman customs intercepted almost 10,000 counterfeit textile and electronic products at Düsseldorf Airport late last year. The counterfeits originating from Hong Kong were supposed to be transported to the Ukraine via a German company.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresUK: Inflation might be driving demand for counterfeitsIn the last fiscal year, consumer protection agencies in England and Wales removed counterfeits worth over 111 million British pounds from the market. However, authorities say that inflation and the economic situation might currently be increasing the demand for fake goods.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresMillions of counterfeit toys seized in GermanyThe Frankfurt Criminal Police achieved a spectacular feat against counterfeiting, seizing more than three million illegal toys. This was preceded by close international coordination and investigations by French authorities.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresUS Customs confiscates masses of socks with a false raw material sealTwo shipments of medical socks containing over 1,000 boxes were stopped by US customs officials in July. The seized products, with a total value of several million US dollars, were falsely labelled with a special cotton seal.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresUganda cracks down on counterfeit mobile phonesUganda wants to drastically minimise the number of counterfeit mobile phones in the country. All mobile phones that are not registered in a special database are therefore to be excluded from mobile phone service in the next six months.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresHype about luxury watch attracts counterfeitersThe Swatch Group launched a new watch model together with Omega at the end of March – and is immediately confronted with counterfeits. The watches are attracting enormous demand, which fraudsters are exploiting in online commerce.

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