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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.
08 June 2017
But, as more designers start to address it on the catwalk as well as in the courtroom, will they have the last laugh?
19 May 2017
Counterfeit tobacco is damaging to people's health and can undermine smoking cessation efforts as it is usually sold at a cheaper price. In addition, they can be a fire risk as they do not self-extinguish when left to burn as legitimate cigarettes do.
04 May 2017
Fake designer clothes, sunglasses and perfume with an estimated value of £8m - and more than £270,000 in cash - were seized during raids across Strangeways businesses.
28 April 2017
28.04.17 - Almost 6,000 raids led to the recovery of 1,700kg of drugs with a street value of €30m, while more than 71,000 counterfeit goods such as watches and clothing were taken in by the authorities. Just under 1,600 vehicles were seized.
26 April 2017
26.04.17 - A total of 1,285 fake Pandora products were found at her Vicars Cross home. The potential loss to Pandora based on the retail value of the genuine products was said to be £755,000 if all the fakes had been sold.
26 April 2017
26.04.17 - A woman was caught selling counterfeit clothing and shoes through an Aberystwyth Facebook group.
26 April 2017
26.04.17 - Alison Statham, Director General for the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) today, World Intellectual Property Day, called on Government, local authorities and enforcement bodies to do more to protect intellectual property (IP) and educate consumers from the dangers of counterfeit goods.
07 April 2017
07.04.17 - It follows raids on seven off-licences and shops in Armley last week, which uncovered a large amount of illegal cigarettes being sold for as little as £3 per packet.
31 March 2017
31.03.17 - Consignments made out to be genuine brands are being sold by people using fake profiles on buy and sell pages for the south-east of England. The cut-price tobacco and cigarettes are being sold through the social media site's Marketplace pages and offer hand delivery.
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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.