Counterfeit Products In The News:
Federal Courts Order Seizure of Three Website Domains
Aug 21, 2012 - By FBI Press Release
Seizure orders have been executed against three website domain names engaged in the illegal distribution of copies of copyrighted Android cell phone apps
Counterfeit Jeans Seized by CBP
Aug 21, 2012 - By US Customs and Border Protection
There is nothing worse than buying a name brand item only to find out it is counterfeit. Fortunately, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is there to ensure that the designer jeans you just purchased are authentic.
Fake 'red sole' shoes seized at Los Angeles port
Aug 17, 2012 - By Alan Drake CNN
Customs agents in Los Angeles seized 20,457 pairs of fake Christian Louboutin shoes shipped from China
2,000 Arrested in China in Counterfeit Drug Crackdown
Aug 05, 2012 - By David Barboza - The New York Times
Chinese government authorities have detained nearly 2,000 people as part of a nationwide crackdown on the sale of fake or counterfeit drugs and health care products.
Authorities Recover Nearly $2M In Counterfeit Cigarettes, Viagra Bust
Jul 03, 2012 - By CBS News
Authorities have recovered nearly $2 million in counterfeit cigarettes and Viagra in a multi-city bust in Los Angeles,
Fake Avastin Found in The United States
Jun 12, 2012 - By The Wall Street Journal
The maker of the widely used Avastin cancer drug is warning doctors, hospitals and patient groups that a counterfeit version of the medicine has been found in the U.S.
PayPal Accounts Seized in Victories Against Counterfeiters
May 30, 2012 - By Tennis Industry News
In a critical development in anti-counterfeiting, two apparel brands recently won millions of dollars against websites selling counterfeit products and were awarded the money from the defendants’ PayPal accounts, a practice previously not possible.
Counterfeit Chinese Parts Slipping Into U.S. Military Aircraft
May 22, 2012 - By Lee Ferran ABC News
Counterfeit electronic parts from China are "flooding" into critical U.S. military systems, including special operations helicopters and surveillance planes, and are putting the nation's troops at risk.
Burberry Wins $100 Million in Counterfeit Case
May 18, 2012 - By Hayley Phelan
Burberry is the latest brand to get their just desserts (and a huge lump of money): The brand was just awarded $100 million in a case against a network of Chinese Internet counterfeiters.
Skechers Will Pay $40 Million to Deceived Consumers
May 16, 2012 - By FTC Press Release
Skechers USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims that Shape-ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles.