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11 February 2016
11.02.16 - The site was removed following information supplied to Humberside Police suggesting that the page's rules allowed for the sale of fake goods online, stating that "copied CDs/DVDs are allowed on this site" and "members are allowed to sell fake hair straighteners, Pandoras and clothing on this site."
10 February 2016
10.02.16 - After gathering evidence to show that fake and counterfeit goods were being sold from the property, officers worked together to execute their warrant.
07 February 2016
07.02.16 - A Daily Star Sunday investigation found dangerous copies of designer goods being flogged on markets across the UK in the run-up to February 14.
02 February 2016
02.02.16 - Speaking afterwards, Allan Harwood, from Coventry Trading Standards, said: “We hope that this prosecution sends a clear message to traders in Coventry that they need to operate within the law and the consequences they will face if they do not.
29 January 2016
012916 - Nigel Booth has been given a 12-week suspended prison term after being prosecuted for the second time for selling fake designer goods via Facebook.
22 January 2016
22.01.16 - More than 10,000 websites and 18,000 accounts were suspended for hawking counterfeit goods such as designer watch knock-offs, and Google blocked more than 12.5 million healthcare-related ads that included offering drugs that were approved for use or made claims that weren't properly supported.
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 fake goods, which were seized from a total of 53 shipping containers, included illegal cigarettes, tobacco and fake mobile phone accessories.
19 January 2016
19.01.16 - The local Trading Standards team, working with the social media giant, has become the first in Scotland to take the step against a social media group.
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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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.