Counterfeit Products In The News:
2013 OECD & EUIPO report identifies 500 Billion global counterfeit trade - 
Apr 19, 2016 - By OECD
The value of imported fake goods worldwide in 2013 was placed at 461 billion in 2013, says a report by the OECD and the EU’s Intellectual Property Office.
Despite Claims, eBay Continues to Allow Counterfeits
Apr 12, 2016 - By TCR Press Release
After an 18-month investigation and over 2,000 counterfeit products received from eBay sellers, eBay’s claim “We don't allow replicas, counterfeit items, or unauthorized copies to be listed on eBay" just simply isn't true.
US Postal Services Subsidizes Counterfeit Products From China
Apr 05, 2016 - By TCR Press Release
If you want to sell counterfeit products, you get a big boost from a postage agreement between China and the US Postal Service for deep postage discounts when shipping counterfeit goods from China to the United States.
Fakes impact personal care firms 'by 15 to 20 per cent'
Mar 23, 2016 - By Phil Taylor
Counterfeiting will impact the growth of the organic personal care products market in the US over the next five years, according to new market research.
Consumers Challenged To Detect Counterfeit e-Commerce Products
Mar 23, 2016 - By TCR Press Release
Savvy consumers know to avoid online pharmacies, cheap handbags and fake watches -- no one likes to be fooled by fake or dangerous products. However, when you buy online from e-commerce websites, you may get a fake.
Cree files suit against another eBay seller for patent infringement
Feb 28, 2016 - By Triangle Business Journal
urham-based LED giant Cree (Nasdaq: CREE) has filed a lawsuit against another eBay seller, claiming patent infringement.
Cartier Wins Court Order Blocking Sites Selling Fake Watches
Feb 23, 2016 - By Jeremy Hodges
Luxury brands Cartier and Montblanc won a U.K. court ruling that orders Internet providers to block websites selling counterfeit goods including watches and pens
Drivers Warned Amid Fake Airbags Probe
Feb 18, 2016 - By Sky News
Detectives believe half-price devices, which "present a clear danger to the public", have been sold on the internet.
Alibaba Accused of Securities Violations
Feb 18, 2016 - By Courthosue News Service
Alibaba founder Jack Ma made $867 million selling shares in its IPO, without disclosing a host of problems, including counterfeit sales, fraud, bribery and inadequate controls, a shareholder claims in a class action.
Three Men Sentenced for Kidnapping, Robbery
Feb 11, 2016 - By Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson
District Attorney Thompson said, “These three defendants not only blindfolded and kidnapped the victims but also subjected them to brutal acts of terror and even torture with a blow torch. Such depraved acts of violence – all done for money
