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17 July 2017
Roshan Singh had 1,100 counterfeit items on his stall on the Eastgate Market at Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, when he was raided by trading standards officers.
17 July 2017
James Potter was nominated to receive a National Markets Group (NMG) award for Individual Excellence in Intellectual Property Enforcement for his perseverance, dedication and coordination regarding raids against Facebook traders resulting in the seizure of more than 2,000 items and a successful conviction at court.
15 July 2017
On Sunday 9 July Walsall Trading Standards officers took the lead in ‘Big Ben' - a planned operation as part of an ongoing and co-ordinated campaign to rid Bescot Market of counterfeit items. They were joined by the Chair of the National Markets Group, brand representatives and West Midlands Police officers.
14 July 2017
The ACG featured on the BBC Crimewatch Roadshow programme on Friday 7 July when they focused on the issues of counterfeit products.
11 July 2017
Residents on the Yorkshire Coast are being warned not to sell fake goods over social media. It follows the recent conviction of Nicholas Morgan of Captain Cook Crescent, Whitby, who was charged with the possession for sale of counterfeit clothing and trainers.
10 July 2017
Laura O'Keefe, 36, of Corringham, Kimberley Chalk, 41, of Grays, Toni Noonan, 45, of Grays, Jacklyn Grimes, 47, of South Ockendon and Mohammed Haydari, 37, of Barking, were all convicted over the plot.
05 July 2017
Dozens of bags of counterfeit clothes, shoes and perfume have been seized by trading standards officers following a raid on a property in Deckham, Gateshead.
05 July 2017
Previously tested counterfeit aftershaves and perfumes have been found to contain excessive amounts of methanol amongst other ingredients. High levels of methanol can cause skin conditions in the form of rashes and reactions to consumers especially those with sensitive skin or dermatitis. Another safety consideration is that high levels of methanol makes the perfume much more flammable.
22 June 2017
Andrew and Jayne Jones sold items from their home in Tone Road, Bettws, Newport, through two eBay accounts - Mr T-Shirts and Calamity Jane.
18 June 2017
Vinay Kumar Hansrani splashed the cash on £187k Roller as he raked it in from dodgy operation selling thousands of fake designer 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.