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Latest News - 2020

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Is the UK still a world leader in tackling intellectual property crime?

01 September 2020

Six years ago, the UK was considered a world leader in protecting intellectual property rights, but has it kept pace with modern day counterfeiting and organised crime? Many experts believe it hasn't and that the UK is in fact, falling behind other countries.

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BREXIT Update for Trademarks and Designs

19 August 2020

The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) has updated its members on the administration of Trademarks and Designs pre and post BREXIT

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An update on China's Ambitious Belt and Road Initiative

29 July 2020

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was announced in 2013 by President Xi Jinping and is thought to be the most ambitious infrastructure project ever conceived. It involves the establishment of maritime trade routes across the globe and investment in infrastructure projects such as new pipelines, ports and railways in countries stretching from East Asia to Europe.

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ACG Border Force training reaches nearly 500 officers

20 July 2020

By the end of this series of seven Border Force Officer training events, 49 ACG member brands will have spoken directly to Border Force Officers. At each event, seven different ACG brand members have provided updates and shared information to help officers detain counterfeit goods entering the country.

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Huge spike in fake ads

13 July 2020

SHOPPERS are being warned about fake clothes being sold via Facebook posts after a huge surge counterfeit items which are bought online. Last year, 31 per cent of shoppers unintentionally bought fake products online - up from 24 per cent in 2018, according to research by the ACG.

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ACG celebrate British IP Day

01 July 2020

It's British Intellectual Property Day on Wednesday 1 July and ACG will be celebrating the contribution intellectual property makes to the UK economy.

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ACG announces award winners

01 July 2020

Today, British Intellectual Property Day, the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) has announced the winners of this year's ACG Awards for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting.

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Amazon and Valentino File Trademark Lawsuit Over Counterfeit Shoes

25 June 2020

If you recently came across an enticing pair of Valentino shoes on Amazon and thought the price was too good to be true, you may have been right. Last Thursday, luxury fashion brand Valentino and retail giant Amazon together sued a third-party online retailer for selling counterfeit shoes.

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British Intellectual Property Day

24 June 2020

British Intellectual Property Day is on Wednesday 1 July this year. This is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution intellectual property makes to the UK economy.

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Amazon creates Counterfeit Crimes Unit to fight fake goods

24 June 2020

Amazon has announced the creation of a new Counterfeit Crimes Unit which will be responsible for finding and pursuing those attempting to sell fake goods on the site.

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About ACG

ACG represents more than 3,000 brands affected by this influx of fakes into the UK and delivers an international network of information, advice and contacts on all aspects of IP protection. Working with Government and law enforcement agencies since 1980, ACG is focused on providing an effective and sustained response to counterfeiting.

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Membership with the ACG is the best way to work with government and enforcement bodies to protect your brand. Our Roadshows and training days help you reach out to police, trading standards and border force officers and tell them about your genuine products.

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