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Over 400,000 direct jobs are lost in 13 economic sectors due to the presence of counterfeits

07 June 2018

The EUIPO has released a new report, compiling research since 2013, to present a comprehensive and updated picture of the scope and impact of IP rights (IPR) infringement in the EU. In particular, it emphasises the value of IP rights for EU economies and firms, the increasing sophistication and diversification of counterfeiters, and the impact of IPR infringement to the EU.

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Dangerous fake electric goods sold on Amazon and eBay, research says

06 June 2018

One in three UK consumers have mistakenly purchased a counterfeit electrical item online, according to new findings.

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PIPCU operation seizes over 2,000 suspected counterfeit items affecting 55 brands

31 May 2018

City of London Police, recently seized over 2,000 items – including clothing, shoes and handbags – in Manchester as part of its crackdown on counterfeit goods sellers on Facebook Marketplace.

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Amazon site awash with counterfeit goods despite crackdown

27 April 2018

Amazon is rife with potentially dangerous counterfeits and other knockoff goods despite years of attempts to crackdown on mis-selling on its platform, a Guardian investigation can reveal.

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Beware of counterfeit make up which could cause health issues - one teenager tells her story

24 April 2018

Experts are warning people not to buy counterfeit cosmetics because they can potentially cause harm.

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Police urge those inspired by the London Marathon to buy genuine footwear

19 April 2018

PIPCU is urging shoppers inspired by the London Marathon to make sure their footwear is the real deal

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Gemma Collins accused of promoting cheap counterfeit goods on social media

29 March 2018

Gemma posted this £70 'Chanel' bag on her Instagram page, but she was slammed for promoting 'cheap c**p'

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Woman fined for selling counterfeit Kylie Jenner make-up with lead in it

14 March 2018

Storm Cimadoro of Llys Adallen, Trehfren in Newtown, appeared before Llandrindod Wells Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to an offence under the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 for making available Kylie Matte Liquid Lipstick & Lip Liner which contained lead content of 2,715 m5/kg when lead is a prohibited substance for cosmetic products.

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COUNTERFEIT and second-hand goods are an unknown entity that could cost you your home or even your life

12 March 2018

‘I thought it was a gunshot' - Battery charger explosion causes Norwich fire and pierces two full beer cans

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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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