Latest Counterfeit Stories

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition ("IACC") announced today that it has reached agreements with two of the largest online platforms in China: Taobao Marketplace, and DHgate, seeking to combat the trafficking of counterfeit goods online. "This was a logical next step," stated Bob Barchiesi, IACC President. "Every legitimate business has a shared interest, and a shared responsibility, in making sure that the online...

WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a study by the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security, the number of counterfeit incidents reported by 387 participants climbed from 3,868 in 2005 to 9,356 in 2008, an increase of more than 140 percent. To help combat such counterfeiting, SAE International offers its new "Counterfeit Parts Portal." The portal is designed as an information clearing house for manufacturers and engineers...

OLD LYME, Conn., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio specialist Sennheiser announced the deployment of groundbreaking identification technologies in its consumer products, designed to protect consumers against fake product and illegal counterfeiting activities. The premium manufacturer's packaging and products will now carry a new authenticity label, the tesa® PrioSpot. The first Sennheiser products featuring this innovative packaging will arrive on store shelves by the...

Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online A counterfeit Chinese drug ring has been broken up and more than 1,900 people have been arrested for the manufacture and sale of fake drugs and related goods valuing close to $182 million US, according to Chinese authorities. The Chinese Ministry of Public Security said in a statement that the government plan to take down the operation began on July 25. The counterfeit drugs being marketed were supposed to treat various illnesses...

-- Four major pharmaceutical associations issue joint policy statement to crack down on counterfeits from illicit Internet pharmacies and other sources -- Statement comes as the U.S. launches Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP) initiative WASHINGTON, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The global pharmaceutical industry unveiled recommendations today to tackle the growing public health threat of counterfeit or fake medicines. The industry's call for increased...

WEDEMARK, Germany, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio specialist proposes new measures to counteract product piracy As a premium manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems, Sennheiser is intensifying its global commitment to fighting product piracy. The clear focus of all measures is the protection of both customer and brand. "Customers are being deceived in a criminal way with counterfeit products. With the clear intent to defraud low...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RogueFinder LLC, working in conjunction with a leading New York-based brand protection law firm the Gioconda Law Group PLLC, released a comprehensive new study of over 3,000 "rogue websites" that have been shuttered by US federal courts in recent years. Federal courts have also recently issued dramatic financial judgments against a number of fluid networks of rogue websites. The comprehensive study found that a primary reason for the continued...

SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CXtec® is pleased to announce that vice president Frank Kobuszewski has been named representative of the Anti-Counterfeit Committee for the Association of Service and Computer Dealers International and the North American Association of Telecommunications Dealers (AscdiNatd). As vice president of the Technology Solutions Group, Kobuszewski provides leadership and direction over CXtec's equal2new® brand of refurbished networking and voice...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DSS; "DSS"), a leading developer and integrator of cloud computing data security, Radio Frequency Identification ("RFID") systems and security printing technologies which prevent counterfeiting, product diversion and brand fraud, reported today that its DSS Printing Group has received initial orders for counterfeit prevention printing projects from ConAgra Foods, Hershey Food Corporation and...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DSS; "DSS"), a leading developer and integrator of cloud computing data security and security printing technologies which prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud, announced today that management will report its 2012 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012. Management will then host a teleconference and web cast to discuss the results with the investment community. Time: 4:30...