News Archive

• Fake tickets warning ahead of British Grand Prix

  11-Jun-25 - Police in the UK have advised against turning up at next month's British Grand Prix without a ticket, and to beware of counterfeits.

• Protecting specialty Italian bread from fraud

  10-Jun-25 - Researchers say strontium isotope profiling has the potential to spot adulteration in premium loaves made using Regiokorn.

• Hong Kong Customs arrest two in fake cosmetics op

  10-Jun-25 - The two-day crackdown netted 7,000 fake perfume and skincare items with an estimated value of around HK$300,000.

• Nigeria looks at use of QR codes to deter counterfeiting

  09-Jun-25 - A committee has been formed to explore the use of digital traceability systems to combat the trade in fake goods.

• What is behind the recent spate of retailer cyberattacks?

  04-Jun-25 - Recent attacks by cybercriminals on top-tier retail brands are "likely related and linked," says NordPass.

• WeChat owner says 'people power' is helping it fight fakes

  03-Jun-25 - Almost all the 180,000 takedown notices and reports of suspected IP infringement came from users last year, says report.

• WHO warns again of falsified cancer drug Imfinzi

  03-Jun-25 - Three more fake batches of the cancer immunotherapy have been encountered in Iran and Türkiye, warns the agency.

• USPTO seeks feedback on online counterfeits

  29-May-25 - A meeting next week will discuss efforts by the OECD to develop evidence-based analysis and policy recommendations.

• Operation ENDGAME cracks down on ransomware

  27-May-25 - The latest action targeted new malware variants and successor groups that re-emerged after takedowns achieved last year.

• EU delivers its take on worldwide IP protection issues

  27-May-25 - A pair of reports identifies IP rights deficiencies in third countries that cause the greatest economic harm to EU interests.

• Switzerland makes it easier to destroy counterfeit goods

  22-May-25 - Switzerland has implemented a regulation that will make it easier to destroy fake goods entering the country in small consignments.

• IACC council seeks 'counterfeit-free online marketplace'

  21-May-25 - The MAC wants to foster collaboration between online marketplaces, payment providers, and brands to fight counterfeits.

• Optical technologies: The image of the war on ID counterfeiting

  19-May-25 - IDs continue to be at risk from counterfeiting but optical technologies play a central role in the battle to protect people and revenues.

• GS1 – friend or foe to India's medicines coding system?

  15-May-25 - A spat has broken out about the value of GS1 standards in India's domestic system for protecting medicines from counterfeiting.

• TikTok Shop updates on its IP protection record

  15-May-25 - Firm said it blocked more than 7m suspected counterfeit products from being listed between July and December 2024.

Next >

---

Can't find what you're looking for? Search older articles: