Cosmetics & Personal Care

UK body unveils draft guidance on trademark offence sentencing

Guidelines cover individuals and organisations involved in the possession or sale of counterfeit goods.

‘Too short’ condoms lead to counterfeit bust in Spain

Executives at two wholesale distributors in Spain have been charged with distributing tens of thousands of fake condoms.
BYD accuses four of selling fake respiratory masks

China's BYD has filed a complaint against alleged counterfeiters of its respiratory masks based in the US.
Head of Chinese pharmacy firm jailed for fake 3M mask scam

The chairman of a Chinese pharmacy chain has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling fake 3M N95 masks.
3M files suit against fake PPE sellers profiting from COVID-19

Personal protective equipment manufacturer 3M has taken to the courts to try to disrupt the illegal trade in counterfeits.
Counterfeit products cost EU governments billions each year

EU member states collectively lose a staggering €15bn each year due to counterfeit goods on the market.
Make-up guru Jeffree Star slams Wish again over fakes

Jeffree Star has launched another broadside against Wish, claiming the e-commerce company is still peddling counterfeits.

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PLEASE NOTE: many 2020 events have been postponed / cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. We recommend that you check directly with organisers to obtain the latest information on events of interest.

Asia Security Conference & Exhibition
July 22-23, 2020 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

International Food Fraud Conference
September 22-23, 2020 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Asian IP Forum (AIPF)
September 24-25, 2020 - Singapore

Global Brand Protection Summit 2020
September 24, 2020 - London, UK

European IP Forum
November 12-13, 2020 - Munich, Germany

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