23 January 2021
To finish off a busy week, on Friday afternoon the ACG hosted its second online fireside chat. This time with British politician, Ian Paisley. Ian, a passionate supporter of tackling illicit crime, is the MP for North Antrim in Northern Ireland and member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
21 January 2021
An AFA (Application For Action) allows IP rights holders to protect their rights from suspecting infringement. Trademarks, copyrights, designs and patents can all be protected. Doing so will allow Border Force to detain goods that are suspected to be infringing. The Anti-Counterfeiting Group urges those to protect their IP rights as soon as possible by applying for an AFA.
21 January 2021
The pandemic has given rise to massive increases in COVID-19 related counterfeiting. Since counterfeiters have the lowest morals and conscience and are committed to taking advantage of anyone, in any situation, it won't surprise you to read that they're selling and making profit from counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines.
21 January 2021
A Guardian newspaper article explores why exploitation runs deep in the global economy. Only political change and better labour laws can root this out
15 January 2021
Yesterday, the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) held its first country-focused seminar for members. More than 115 attendees learnt more about border enforcement in the United States and in the UK.
11 January 2021
All non-essential shops were ordered closed when the country went into the third national lockdown earlier this month. But, on the notorious backstreets of the city centre's northern outskirts, January sales are in full swing - for dealers in fakes and their accomplices. Here, Manchester Evening News reporter John Scheerhout describes the scene off Bury New Road on a Thursday afternoon.
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.