Counterfeit Products In The News:
That Chanel bag on your Instagram feed may not be a Chanel bag 
May 26, 2016 - By Karen Turner
Study reveals that about a fifth of all items tagged as luxury goods on Instagram are fakes.
Counterfeits on the Rise, So Are Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies
May 17, 2016 - By The Fashion Law
To protect growth of authentic goods, specifically in terms of annual sales, brands – including fashion ones – are beginning to invest somewhat significantly in anti-counterfeit mechanisms.
eBay Faces a Credibility Crisis
May 17, 2016 - By TCR Press Release
eBay faces a credibility crisis for failing to adhere to its own policies, crack down on counterfeit goods listed on its website, altering feedback, and making it easy for counterfeiters to peddle counterfeit goods.
Counterfeit Cops
May 14, 2016 - By American Police Beat
Despite the fact that eBay claims “you can’t list replicas, fakes, counterfeits, or other illegal copies on eBay,” the fact is that counterfeit and replica law enforcement badges and accompanying identification are being sold on eBay.
Anti-counterfeiting group IACC suspends Alibaba
May 13, 2016 - By ERIKA KINETZ and DESMOND BUTLER
The anti-counterfeiting group IACC said Friday it was suspending Alibaba's membership following an uproar by some companies that view the Chinese e-commerce giant as the world's largest marketplace for fakes.
Anti-counterfeiting group IACC suspends Alibaba
May 13, 2016 - By TCR Press Release
The IACC said Friday it was suspending Alibaba's membership following an uproar by some companies that view Alibaba as the world's largest marketplace for fakes. In recent weeks Gucci America, Michael Kors and Tiffany have quit the IACC.
Alibaba is luxury retail's worst nightmare
May 13, 2016 - By lory Schlossberg
Luxury retailers have been unhappy with Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce behemoth that's grown rapidly over the past few years.
Anti-counterfeiting coalition IACC suspends Alibaba
May 13, 2016 - By AP - Erika Kinetz and Desmond Butler
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition told members that it had failed to inform the board of directors about conflicts of interest involving the group's president, Robert Barchiesi.
eBay FBI and Police Badge Sales Endanger the Public
May 09, 2016 - By TCR Press Release
eBay Counterfeit Law Enforcement Badges and ID available to terrorists, child predators and criminals.
Gucci quits US anti-counterfeiting group IACC after Alibaba joins
May 08, 2016 - By AP
Gucci America has quit the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition, the second defection since the Washington, D.C.-based group allowed Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to become a member in April.
