News Archive

Fake flash memory can now be detected with simple technique
31-May-18 - Researchers have come up with a way to detect fake flash memory, one of the most widely counterfeited electronic components.
Anti-organic fraud pilot launched in US
30-May-18 - A three-month pilot has been launched in the US to prevent and detect fraud in the country’s organic food chain.
IBM unveils application for AI-based counterfeit detector
30-May-18 - The first use of IBM's crypto anchor platform will be to identify, grade and eventually authenticate diamonds.
HP patents counterfeit label-spotting tech
30-May-18 - Hewlett Packard has been awarded a US patent on a way to tell if a picture or label on a product is counterfeit.
UK retailer pays damages over fake Fred Perry shirts
29-May-18 - TJ Hughes will pay damages to fashion brand Fred Perry after admitting it sold counterfeit polo shirts.
Seen and heard: counterfeiting news in brief
29-May-18 - Fuel marking, counterfeits on FaceBook, Slayer takes on merch bootleggers, anti-counterfeit market and Jamaican conviction.
Police seize fake Juventus gear ahead of victory celebration
24-May-18 - Italian police have seized more than 80,000 counterfeit products bearing Juventus football clubs trademark.
Burglars take almost $1m of meds from Italian warehouse
23-May-18 - Criminals have burgled a warehouse in Grosseto, Italy, making off with medicines including cancer drugs.
India baulks at barcoding domestic drugs; report
23-May-18 - India’s implementation of a coding system for medicines circulating within its borders moves on a step.
Feds seize $16m-worth of fake clothing, electronics in Texas
22-May-18 - Seizure includes knock-offs of brands such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Adidas, Nike, Apple, Samsung and Sony.
Alibaba says IP-related takedown requests fall in 2017
22-May-18 - Alibaba is claiming significant progress in its fight against counterfeit products on its platforms.
AI-driven brand protection firm Incopro raises $21m
22-May-18 - Incopro says backing from Highland Europe will “accelerate the development” of its online brand protection technology.
Vermont first US state to okay imports of Rx drugs
21-May-18 - Vermont has become the first state in the US to approve imports of prescription drugs from Canada in a bid to trim healthcare costs.
North American cargo thefts drop, but electronics a hot spot
18-May-18 - There has been a drop cargo thefts in the US and Canada in the first quarter, but there has been a spike in electronics cases.
Hong Kong customs net fake cosmetics, skincare products
18-May-18 - Hong Kong Customs has clamped down on counterfeit cosmetics in a three-day op that uncovered 13,000 suspect goods.