Counterfeit Products In The News:
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.
Northbrook man sold fake Motorola phones
May 13, 2012 - By Ronnie Wachter
Man arrested accused of producing more than 8,000 counterfeit Motorola mobile telephones sold online and through businesses.
Rudy Kurniawan indicted in counterfeit wine scam
May 10, 2012 - By Lucy Shaw
Kurniawan was formally accused by the jury of mail and wire fraud to sell counterfeit wine,
Hermès Wins $100 Million Judgment in Counterfeit Case
May 01, 2012 - By Leah Chernikoff
According to the New York Post, Judge Denise Cote awarded Hermès a $100 million judgment against these knockoff sites saying they were liable for trademark infringement and counterfeiting.
Counterfeit Goods Organization Convicted
Apr 20, 2012 - By FBI Press Release
Hassan Aoun, 43, of Dearborn, was found guilty following a two-week jury trial in federal court. Aoun was convicted of conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods and three counts of trafficking in counterfeit goods.
Lakewood man charged with trafficking counterfeit computer software
Apr 13, 2012 - By The Lead Type
Man arrested for importing more than 1,000 counterfeit Microsoft Office CD-ROMs and selling them to unsuspecting customers over the Internet.
Stanley Black & Decker Works To Drive Out Counterfeit Tools
Mar 27, 2012 - By Emirates Magazine
Over 150,000 counterfeit hand tools and power tools were confiscated from two warehouses in Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah in March 2012. The raid was one of the biggest ever done by Stanley Black & Decker in the UAE.
Witchita Falls Man Sentenced to 57 Months for
Mar 05, 2012 - By FBI Press Release
James Clayton Baxter, 28, of Wichita Falls, Texas, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Reed C. O’Connor to 57 months in federal prison, following his guilty plea in June 2011 to one count of copyright infringement.
Are top websites in business with counterfeiters?
Feb 24, 2012 - By Jeff Rosen - Today
Criminals have become so sophisticated that they’re buying real ad space and selling to you on popular and trusted websites we visit every day. And some say those websites are profiting from it.
Are top websites in business with counterfeiters?
Feb 24, 2012 - By Jeff Rossen
Counterfeiters have become so sophisticated that they’re buying real ad space and selling to you on popular and trusted websites we visit every day. And some say those websites are profiting from it.
