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Cheetham Hill named the counterfeit capital of the UK

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.

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Counting the cost of counterfeit goods

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...

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Counterfeit toys linked to cancer & infertility toxins

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.

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On trail of traders aiming to make €150m from counterfeit goods

15 December 2015

15.12.15 - Garda, Revenue and Customs target criminals in ‘Christmas rush' of counterfeit items.

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Last minute present Buying? Don't be caught by Christmas Counterfeits

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.

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Christmas curfew & fine for Bognor Regis man who sold counterfeit goods on Facebook

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.

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Minister hails counterfeiting crackdown on social media a success

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.

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Havering TS warn shoppers of unsafe online counterfeit bargains

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.

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Counterfeit Christmas: Fears over fakes on sale

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.

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Thousands of counterfeit children's favourites seized ahead of Christmas

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.

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