The document discusses counterfeit goods and defines a counterfeit as an unauthorized copy that is not produced by the original manufacturer and does not meet their design and quality standards. It notes that the spread of counterfeit goods, particularly fashion items, has grown significantly globally. Authorities expect counterfeiting to remain high for the next six years, with 20% of athletic merchandise estimated to be counterfeit. The counterfeit industry is clustered in certain regions of China known for illicit production.

2. “First of all the imitation of a product. The
counterfeit is not only identical in the generic
sense of the term. It also gives the impression of
being the genuine product……originating from
the genuine manufacturer or trader”
 A counterfeit is:
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An unauthorized copy;
Not conforming to the original manufacturer’s design, model,
and/or performance standards;
Not produced by the stated manufacturer or produced by
unauthorised contractors;
An off-specification, defective or used product sold as “new”
or working; or
Has incorrect or false markings and/or documentation

3. The
spread of counterfeit goods (commonly called
"knockoffs") has become global in recent years and the
range of goods subject to infringement has increased
significantly
Apparel
and accessories accounted for over 50 percent
of the counterfeit goods seized by U.S Customs and
Border Control

5. Perfumes
Shampoos
Honey
Toothpaste
Sunscreen
Baby

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Demand for fake fashion continues to grow at an alarming rate
according to a new report from just-style, with captured
shipments indicating that around 20% of all athletic merchandise
is fake. Despite heightened anti-counterfeiting measures,
Canadian and US authorities expect counterfeiting to remain high
for the next six years
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The 'Global market review of counterfeit apparel - forecasts to
2014,' says athletic apparel was the most affected, with captured
shipments indicating that around 20% of all merchandise in this
sector, which is typically sold in North America, is fake
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industry analysts expect the proportion of counterfeiting in
certain sectors to roughly double in the 2005-2014 period

7. Illegal production
Main source
Authentic buyers
Anti-counterfeiting efforts

10. Bhagirath Place Market: Wholesale market at Chandni
Chowk where one can get fake and smuggled
electronic appliances

11. Gaffar Market: One of the largest markets in the
country for counterfeit and smuggled products in the
categories of mobile phones and accessories, cosmetic
items and commonly used electronic appliances.

12. Sadar Bazar: Wholesale market in Old Delhi where one
can get all sorts of fake items, including packaged
FMCG and cosmetic items from selected shops.

13. Kashmere Market: One of the largest auto parts
markets in the country. Some shops sell fake-branded
auto spares at one fifth of the original price or even
less.

14. Nehru Place: Asia's biggest computer accessories
market. One can get all sorts of pirated software and
fake hardware parts from this place.

16. •Particularly
Guangdong and Fujian
Hebei
Jiangsu
Henan
•FDI main reason
Anhui
Zhejiang
•The entire supply
chain is clustered in
one chain
Jiangxi
Fujian
Guangxi
Guangdong

17. Examine the overall condition of the item.Does it look
and feel like a high –end manufacturer made it?Does it
worth $1000?

18. Examine the hardware.
High –end manufacturers use brass fixtures
Counterfeiters use aluminium and a technique called “brassing”.

19. Logo’s should be crisp, straight, not cut off
The stitches should be straight and uniform.
No errant stitches, no weaving line

21.  Missing
serial numbers

22. 
Misspelled brand names

23.  Check
the manufacturer's website. Many
large companies now have information on
their websites to alert customers to possible
counterfeit products and to help them detect
fakes
 Look
true
out for deals that are too good to be

24. 
Inspect the packaging carefully. Reputable
businesses typically take great care in packaging
their products
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Make sure everything that should be there is
there. Counterfeit products often don't include
supplementary materials such an owner's manual
or a product registration card

25.  the
economy of the countries
 legal
authorities
 consumers
 manufacturers
of luxury brand goods and
counterfeiters as well

26. Countries’ Situation And Legal Authorities:
 high
illiteracy rate level
 low purchasing power
 increasing unemployment rate
 ineffective law enforcement
 little risk for large profits
 low probability to get caught
 weak legal infrastructure and corruptible
public officials

27. Consumers – The Demand Side
 The
aspiring attitude of consumers who wish
to buy latest luxury branded products but
cannot afford the original luxury goods
 When consumers start giving more value to
the insignia of a brand on the product
instead of the other product attributes, they
tend to buy more low-price low-quality
counterfeits instead of originals
 Moreover, high power distance in various
cultures also leads to high demand for
counterfeits of luxury goods

28. Manufacturers - Legitimate
And Counterfeiters
 Counterfeits
of luxury brands do not require
much effort to be sold, nor do they require
much money to be manufactured
 The amount of money and time invested is
lower
 Ease of imitating brands due to
advancements in technology
 Highly fragmented channels of distribution

29. 
Innovation is undermined
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Criminal networks gain financially
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The environment is negatively affected
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Workers are worse off. Moreover in countries
where counterfeiting and piracy is widespread
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Foreign direct investment may be lower
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the structure of trade may be affected

30. At the national level, two of the principal
challenges in combating
counterfeiting and piracy are:
 find
ways to enhance enforcement
 raise
awareness of counterfeiting and piracy
issues