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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...

Group Continues Progress in Efforts to Protect Consumers PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group announced today that the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida has issued a preliminary injunction shutting down over 175 websites engaged in the sale of counterfeit golf products. The order marks one of the Golf Group's most significant achievements in the fight against...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 14, 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 2011 fourth quarter financial results on Monday, March 19th, 2012. Management will then host a teleconference and webcast to discuss the results with the investment community: Time: 4:30...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SiliconExpert Technologies, the leading provider of electronic component management tools, officially releases a Counterfeit Risk algorithm that forecasts the likelihood of an electronic part to be targeted by counterfeiters. Using historical data points on previously counterfeited parts, SiliconExpert's latest algorithm helps provide a proactive and realistic approach to combating counterfeits in the supply chain. The...

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group announced today that it seized more than 95,000 counterfeit golf products in 2011, nearly four times the amount seized in the previous year. The significant increase demonstrates the group's improved ability to cooperate with law enforcement agencies around the world to identify and eliminate counterfeit operations. In addition to raids and seizures, 2011 saw the group launch an...

ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- World Micro, Inc., announced today that it has purchased and installed additional specialized equipment to test electronic components headed for commercial and military applications. World Micro already has a world-class quality lab fitted with state-of-the-art equipment capable of performing X-Ray, X-RF analysis, and component solderability testing to identify parts suspected of being counterfeit or simply out-of-spec. (Logo:...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DSS; "DSS"), a world-wide developer and manufacturer of security and authentication solutions which prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud announced today that its VP of Research and Development, David Wicker was named Chairman of the Document Security Alliance's Committee on U.S. Drivers License Counterfeiting which was formed to review security and recommend solutions on U.S. drivers...

SHANGHAI and BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group announced today the completion of multiple strategic raids on China-based counterfeiting operations, where the group worked with local law enforcement officials to seize over 25,000 counterfeit golf products. The raids took place at stores in two of the world's most heavily trafficked counterfeit markets; Pudong Yatai Xin Yang Market in Shanghai and Ya Xiu Market in Beijing. The...

LONDON, October 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal IQ just released a podcast interview with Guido Baumgartner [http://www.brandprotectionevent.com/Event.aspx?id=603370#guido_baumgartner ] , Vice-President for Global Brand Protection at Coty Inc. In this comprehensive interview, Guido discusses new strategies on Regulating Brand Protection and Anti-Counterfeiting with in-depth discussion on the sale of counterfeit goods via the internet. Identifying the extent of...

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The growing pace of e-commerce has opened the door to a dramatic increase in online counterfeiting and piracy of corporate intellectual property. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090105/56509LOGO ) What can company executives do to discover if their products are being counterfeited and sold online? What web policing tools and policies can companies use to defend their intellectual property? How can corporate counsel advise...