Security Documents & IT

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  UK body unveils draft guidance on trademark offence sentencing

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

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  Prolific plastic banknote forgers arrested in Romania

  Romanian authorities have busted a network responsible for counterfeiting thousands of the country’s 100 lei banknotes.

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  Shifting focus at De La Rue puts jobs at risk at UK plant

  De La Rue’s turnaround plan could cost up to 260 jobs, as the company considers closing its production unit in Gateshead.

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  Serious Fraud Office drops De La Rue probe

  De La Rue’s gradual return to health continues as the UK Serious Fraud Office drops its investigation into the company.

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  Google to allow search engine users to report counterfeit goods

  Google has updated its reporting system to allow search engine users to request the review and removal of fake goods.

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  Illegal streaming service with 2m users taken down

  Spanish police have dismantled a network illegally distributing audio-visual content and laundering the criminal proceeds.

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