USPTO and NCPC fight counterfeiting

USPTO and NCPC fight counterfeiting

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) collaborate to raise awareness about counterfeit goods with a new campaign. The United States Patent and Trademark Office and the National Crime Prevention Council are...
HP seizes counterfeit products in Germany

HP seizes counterfeit products in Germany

In a series of raids, HP’s Anti-Counterfeiting and Fraud (ACF) team and German Customs have been successful in seizing thousands of counterfeit computer components and printer cartridges. As reported by CRN German Customs, tipped off by HP’s Anti-Counterfeiting and...
Canon warns about counterfeit products

Canon warns about counterfeit products

The OEM took to Social Media to educate on its genuine packaging details which can help to identify counterfeit products. Canon explained how “to protect yourself from counterfeit toner”, giving details that counterfeit Canon toner and toner cartridges are found in...
EU link counterfeiting and organised crime

EU link counterfeiting and organised crime

A new threat assessment drawn up in partnership between Europol and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) confirms links between counterfeiting and organised crime in the EU. According to the first EU-wide intellectual property crime threat...
Two arrested in Nairobi for counterfeiting

Two arrested in Nairobi for counterfeiting

Two Pakistani nationals have been arrested in Nairobi and held in custody over suspicions of selling counterfeit products. According to an article in the Nairobi News, the two suspects were arrested in possession of counterfeit cartridges worth 75 million Somali...