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Counterfeiting in the Electronics Industry: A threat to innovation and safety

Counterfeiting has become a significant issue in the consumer electronics industry, affecting consumer trust, brand integrity, and product safety.

dicembre 12, 2024

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Counterfeiting & SeizuresEuropol: Hundreds of thousands of liters of illegal olive oil seizedIn a new joint operation of Europol with Spanish and Italian authorities, officials have seized over 260,000 liters of olive oil. According to the authorities, the sale of fake extra virgin olive oil is a common practice.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationNew EUIPO report: European manufacturers of clothing, cosmetics and toys suffer high financial losses due to counterfeiting Clothing, footwear, cosmetics, and toys are frequently included on consumers' wish lists during the holidays and during the current sales period.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationThe Problem with Counterfeit Supplements and what brands can do about it Counterfeit supplements pose a significant threat to consumer health and safety, infiltrating the market with deceptive products that not only fail to deliver promised benefits but also introduce potential dangers.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationCounterfeiting and cosmetics: A significant problem for consumers This article describes the counterfeiting issue in the cosmetics market and what companies can do to tackle this problem.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresEuropol: Thousands of tonnes of illegal pesticides seizedIn a new joint operation between Europol, European authorities, and industry associations, officials seized over 2,000 tonnes of illegal plant protection products in around 30 countries. Many of these were also partly manufactured within the EU.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresAmazon and Prada score success against luxury counterfeitersAmazon has now achieved a remarkable legal success in a court in China. The online retailer, together with the Prada Group and other luxury brands, had previously provided information on the case to the Chinese authorities.
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Brand Protection & AuthenticationWhat is artificial intelligence and how does SCRIBOS utilize it?Artificial Intelligence is transforming the business world fundamentally, including the area of brand protection. In the following article, we will provide a brief description of AI, its effects on the business world, and how we as a company are utilizing it now and in the future.
Brand Protection & AuthenticationWine labelling: a new EU regulation is coming into force in 2024All wines produced from 2024 onwards in the E.U must display new information according to regulation (EU) 2021/2117 of the European parliament and of the council in a revision to the E.U. Common Agriculture Policy. The "production" begins with the harvest, the pressing and the fermentation of the grapes. Therefore, all wines bottled before 2024 do not have to carry this information. The EU wine industry, unlike food, has not been previously required to list ingredients other than allergens on wine labels.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresCounterfeit toys worth millions seizedWith Europol’s Operation Ludus III, national authorities seized counterfeit and illegal toys valued at around 80 million euros. This is by far the highest value seized so far in the course of Europol’s Ludus operations.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresGerman customs intercepts thousands of counterfeit clothesAround 18,000 counterfeit items of well-known fashion brands were seized by customs officials in the Dresden area during an inspection. The exact destination of the shipment is still unclear, authorities say.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresEuropol action sees seizures of fashion counterfeits worth millionsAs part of Europol’s Operation Fake Star, national authorities have confiscated counterfeit clothing, footwear, and accessories worth around 87 million euros. Among others, the counterfeits had been advertised on online marketplaces and social media platforms.
Counterfeiting & SeizuresEngland: Dealers of counterfeit designer products sentencedThree counterfeiters have now been sentenced in court after UK police had seized goods worth a million pounds. The group had been running their illegal business hidden in the basement of a fast-food restaurant.
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.

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