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Latest News - Vodka

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Counterfeit vodka factory found in Liverpool

20 July 2017

The vodka, that could leave drinkers hospitalised or worse, was labelled inside the factory as No 01 Imperial Vodka Blue.

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Drugs and counterfeit goods go hand in hand!

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.

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Intellectual Property Perception - 2017 Survey - EUIPO

23 March 2017

23.03.17 - How do EU citizens perceive intellectual property? To what degree do they respect intellectual property rights? How does their perception change based on how old they are or where they live? Through a series of in-depth studies, EUIPO has carried out the first EU-wide assessment of citizen perception of IP, and the relevant drivers of consumer behaviours.

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Call to stamp out sale of counterfeit goods on social media sites

09 March 2017

09.03.17 - A whistleblower wants authorities to stamp out sales of illegal cigarettes, booze and fake designer brands on social media in Spalding.

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Counterfeit handbags, clothes and jewellery worth more than £2m seized in Christmas crackdown

21 December 2016

21.12.16 - The raids were part of an ongoing enforcement operation in the Strangeways area of Manchester, a former garment district dubbed Britain's knock-off capital. Council chiefs, police and the Anti-Counterfeiting Group are working together as part of the crackdown.

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More than £2 million worth of counterfeit goods have been seized in Cornwall since April

16 December 2016

16.12.16 - Both Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Trading Standards have been cracking down on people selling fake designer items on social media such as Facebook.

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People urged to avoid dangerous counterfeit alcohol

15 December 2016

15.12.16 - People are being urged to stay safe during the festive season by avoiding dangerous counterfeit alcohol. Staffordshire County Council has been carrying out an ongoing operation to stamp out counterfeit alcohol sales using Government funding awarded through the Proceeds of Crime Act in recognition of its work.

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Knock-off wine is cheap for a reason

15 December 2016

15.12.16 - With illegal sales of wines and spirits costing the UK around £1.2 billion per year, we're asking members of the public to come forward this Christmas with information to help stop the sale of knock-off alcohol.

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Fake Free Newport – protecting customers and businesses

07 December 2016

07.12.16 - Newport City Council has today launched a campaign to make the city free of fake and counterfeit goods and services.

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About ACG

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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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.

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