Topic: Anti-counterfeiting

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Dubai Customs recycles almost 22 million counterfeit items in five years

Dubai Customs is working with brand owners on a recycling initiative for seized counterfeit goods, in an effort to help protect the environment.

18 June 2024

The rise of Temu: what trademark professionals need to know

A Temu spokesperson reveals information about the platform’s IP protection tools, including a newly introduced brand protection centre, in an exclusive interview with WTR. 

17 June 2024

Brand Strategy Summit returns to New York: view the programme now

WTR Brand Strategy Summit USA returns to New York this October with a fantastic programme to help take your brand to the next level.  

15 June 2024

Trademark Office reports positive results in fight against counterfeiting

The report also debunks common myths and misconceptions about counterfeiting and piracy. 

14 June 2024

“Firmly committed to opposing infringement” – Hoobuy distances itself from Pandabuy in exclusive interview

In an interview, a Hoobuy representative reveals it has launched a brand-blocking mechanism within its search function featuring more than 8,000 blocked keywords. 

06 June 2024

Cambodian anti-counterfeit authority loses power to investigate offences following corruption investigation

The Cambodian Counter Counterfeit Committee has undergone a major restructuring that will see its powers to investigate and arrest counterfeiters slashed under new leadership, after allegations of corruption surfaced last year. 

04 June 2024

Trademark professionals unflappable in the face of global upheaval

Despite the challenges presented by huge international events, potential political turbulence and contentious changes at one IP office in particular, practitioners from this year’s Global Leaders are confident that the trademark world will remain strong in the face of difficulty.

03 June 2024

Hoobuy: new Chinese shopping agent targets counterfeit buyers following Pandabuy raid

New businesses are stepping in to cater to the lucrative ‘rep scene’, which was left in disarray after the raid and subsequent suspension of Pandabuy operations.

30 May 2024

Nike awarded $1 million in influencer dispute; Manila mall counterfeits pledge; BharatPe and PhonePe settle – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at consumers wanting brands to put “purpose beyond profit”, the New York Supreme Court clarifying use of a person's image in the background of a social media photo, and much more.

28 May 2024

How secondary markets fight counterfeiters: exclusive interview with StockX

The leading secondary market in new sneakers and streetwear tells WTR how it builds relationships with brands and what is next in its fight against counterfeits.

23 May 2024

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