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Counterfeiting and piracy, substitution, diversion, and tampering are problems that are growing. They are global and pervasive: no industry or market is immune.

As the US Chamber of Commerce reminds us, “In the last month it is almost guaranteed that you unknowingly bought a counterfeit good. Criminal networks abroad, organized crime, even terrorists, have infiltrated supply chains. Counterfeit and pirated goods are in legitimate retail outlets…”

Events and trends regarding counterfeiting and piracy, substitution, diversion, and tampering are also becoming increasingly well-documented with new reports published everyday. Below are links to several articles and websites that provide a representative sample.

Please understand that this is not a comprehensive list of resources. Hopefully, though, it is sufficient to demonstrate the pervasive nature of the threat. Anyone interested in performing more extensive research will find that a simple Google search yields an overwhelming body of evidence illustrating the increasing size and scope of these problems.


To learn more about counterfeiting and how it affects your business, please refer to the information below.

U.S. Customs & Border Patrol:

U. S. Chamber of Commerce:

eeTimes:

International Herald Tribune:

Consumer Reports

Reconnaissance International