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25 September 2017
The campaign highlights the many consequences of buying counterfeit goods online. One of the main consequences of buying counterfeit goods on websites, social media and online is identity crime. When buying items, people will part with personal details such as their address and financial information which allows fraudsters to set-up new websites selling counterfeit goods in their name.
25 September 2017
In the largest action of its kind, INTERPOL’s Operation Pangea X targeting the illicit online sale of medicines and medical devices, saw some 400 arrests worldwide and the seizure of more than USD 51 million worth of potentially dangerous medicines.
25 September 2017
Almost £50m of fake Viagra has been confiscated in the last five years. Raids are being carried out to try to crack down on the problem.
24 September 2017
Emily's identity was stolen and fake websites were set up in her name to sell more counterfeit goods after she bought shoes.
20 September 2017
Intellectual Property (IP) crime is committed when someone uses an intellectual property right without the authorisation of its owner. Counterfeiting and piracy are terms used to describe a range of illicit activities related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) infringement. Most counterfeit goods infringe a trademark, which means that a good is produced without the authorisation of its rights holder. Piracy refers to the illegal use of literary and artistic works protected by copyrights. Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) are increasingly involved in the violation of IPR
04 August 2017
Kasimali Hajiyani, 34, sold thousands of pounds worth of counterfeit toners, memory cards and mobile phone accessories via his company KAS Trading UK Limited.
31 July 2017
These warnings come after a recent GDC hearing found a dentist guilty of purchasing non-compliant and counterfeit dental equipment from an online auction website, resulting in the dentist’s registration being suspended for three months.
22 July 2017
On the 12th July 2017 at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court Lynda Elliott of Hodges Street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil pleaded guilty to offences under the Trade Marks Act, Hallmarking Act and safety offences under REACH regulations. These matters related to the sale of jewellery following an investigation carried out by Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards Service.
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.
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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.