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17 November 2017
Nationally, counterfeit goods cost the UK economy more than £17bn a year and last year destroyed an estimated 72,000 jobs in this country.
15 November 2017
FIREFIGHTERS are warning consumers to shop carefully on Black Friday November 24 and avoid fake electrical products which pose a serious fire risk. Black Friday falls during the national Fire Kills Electrical Safety Week from November 20-26 and is a retail bonanza which encourages people to shop for a festive bargain.
13 November 2017
A car accessory firm run by men from Formby and Maghull “ripped off†customers and motor companies to the tune of about £200,000, a court has heard. Euro Car Mats Ltd sold bogus car mats and accessories online to unsuspecting customers all over the UK using the trademarks of reputable car manufacturers.
11 November 2017
Traders from as far away as China are flogging unofficial products with no sign that any of the proceeds are going to worthwhile causes.
10 November 2017
A spokesperson for The Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland said: "The two-petal poppy is a registered trademark owned by The Royal British Legion and the four-petal poppy is a registered trademark owned by Poppyscotland. We have a responsibility to make sure that these trademarks are protected so that the public can be sure that their donations are going directly to a registered charity.â€
08 November 2017
A fraudster who sold fake goods through Facebook and Gumtree has appeared in court.
07 November 2017
The knock-off items, which also included Gucci belts and Beats headphones, were ‘indistinct from the real thing' at a first look, prosecutors said.
03 November 2017
Thomas Chaney, 24, of Greenmeadow was caught following an investigation by Torfaen's trading standards team which found he was selling large quantities of counterfeit tobacco through the social media site.
20 October 2017
... so in the build up to Christmas I would ask residents to be extra vigilant and let us know of anything suspicious so our Trading Standards officers can investigate.
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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.