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19 January 2016
19.01.16 - The trade in counterfeit brands continues to flourish there despite a series of high-profile raids which have seen fake goods worth millions seized by the authorities, according to the Intellectual Property Office.
19 January 2016
19.01.16 - The areas of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways in northern Manchester have been identified as having a significant influence on the criminal trade in counterfeit goods. These include goods such as clothing, luxury and electrical goods and counterfeit tobacco products. The report considers what action has been taken, the impact of this action and makes recommendations for future enforcement activity...
17 December 2015
17.12.15 - Counterfeiters are using Christmas to push toys that contain up to 18 times the amount of recommended chemicals, it has been found. Children and babies who chew on plastic toys are most at risk, as when chewed, cheap or poorly treated plastics will release chemicals.
15 December 2015
15.12.15 - Garda, Revenue and Customs target criminals in ‘Christmas rush' of counterfeit items.
14 December 2015
14.12.15 - Internal wiring and fusing in counterfeit branded hair dryers was so cheap that in tests, the product overheated. Fake electrical items often don't have a thermal cut off, so when they over heat they catch fire. This happened in our tests.
14 December 2015
14.12.15 - A Bognor Regis man who sold fake designer goods on Facebook and from the back of his car has been ordered to pay more than £2,600 and serve a 10 week curfew.
14 December 2015
14.12.15 - Enforcement teams raided premises across the country last week as Operation Jasper, the UK's biggest crackdown on counterfeiting and piracy enabled through social media, entered its second phase.
12 December 2015
12.12.15 - Shoppers hunting for festive bargains have been warned to watch out for counterfeit goods, which could damage their health and even put lives at risk.
11 December 2015
11.12.15 - The trade in counterfeit products has moved online, where it can be hard to tell a genuine from a fake.
10 December 2015
10.12.15 - The Irish Sun has gained exclusive access to Customs officers leading the fight on the frontline of the war against smugglers of counterfeit goods.
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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.
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.