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EU Commission outlines new steps against counterfeiting

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Jahresrückblick: Ihre Highlights aus 2023

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German customs: Sharp increase in seizure value in 2022

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Amazon reports massive success in fight against counterfeiting

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News from customs and authorities

EU: Huge increase in counterfeit seizures in 2023

8. December 2024

In 2023, European authorities saw a significant increase in both the number and the estimated value of counterfeit goods seized. The annual report that has now been released showcases successes – and highlights important new challenges.

German customs: Sharp drop in seizure figures

News from customs and authorities 20. June 2024

Authorities pull off largest counterfeit product seizures in the USA

News from customs and authorities 14. December 2023

German customs: Sharp increase in seizure value in 2022

News from customs and authorities 2. August 2023

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Economy news

Mercedes-Benz reports a marked increase in global raids

3. December 2024

Last year, the carmaker Mercedes‑Benz worked with authorities to remove more than 1.6 million counterfeit products from circulation. The number of raids carried out worldwide has increased by an impressive 20 percent.

New communications campaign to reach Gen Z

20. June 2024

Amazon takes action against counterfeiting

17. April 2024

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Know-how and tips

PATINFO2025: Join the discussion about patents, standards, and search

7. March 2025

In May 2025, you can participate in the PATINFO2025 conference and learn more about current developments in intellectual property rights and about how patents, standards, and specifications drive innovation and strengthen competitiveness.

The year in review – your highlights of 2024

Know-how and tips 10. December 2024

ARD report looks into business with luxury counterfeits

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PATINFO2024: Trademarks, patents, and designs

Know-how and tips 12. February 2024

Study: Mechanical engineering heavily affected by counterfeiting

10. June 2024

Every second company in the mechanical engineering sector in Germany is affected by counterfeiting, a new study by the industry association VDMA says. However, it also suggests that companies can protect themselves well with the right measures.

Toys, clothing, cosmetics – counterfeits cost industries billions of euros

15. February 2024

An alarming study by the EUIPO suggests that counterfeiting costs the clothing, cosmetics, and toy industries alone around approx. 16 billion euros a year. German manufacturers of clothing and toys are particularly affected.

Many young people in Europe find it OK to buy counterfeits

2. October 2023

A new study by the EUIPO suggests that many people in Europe think it is okay to buy counterfeits in certain circumstances. This is even the case for around half of the younger respondents. Above all, the price plays a key role here.

Hamburger Containerhafen_Wert der grenzüberschreitend gehandelten Plagiate

$464 BILLION DOLLARS^*
is the value of fake products traded across borders – year for year

*OECD/EUIPO, Global Trade in Fakes – a Worrying Threat, 2021 (estimates for 2019)

5,8% der Importe in die EU sind gefälscht

5,8 PERCENT^*
of all imports into the EU are fake – amounting to about 119 billion euros annually

*OECD/EUIPO, Global Trade in Fakes – a Worrying Threat, 2021 (estimates for 2019)

Arbeiter mit Schutzbrille_betroffene Firmen

3 OUT OF 4 COMPANIES^*
are strongly or even very strongly affected by counterfeiting (approx. 71%)

*Karg und Petersen/Arvato Systems, Brand Protection Study 2022 (kup.listudy)

Arme verschränkt_Unternehmen erwarten Verschärfung

95 PERCENT^*
of companies expect the counterfeiting problem to get worse or do not rule this out

*Karg und Petersen/Arvato Systems, Brand Protection Study 2022 (kup.listudy)

Firmen setzen auf innovative Markenschutz-Maßnahmen

3 OUT OF 4 COMPANIES^*
successfully use innovative anti-counterfeiting approaches – such as special brand protection communications

*Karg und Petersen/Arvato Systems, Brand Protection Study 2022 (kup.listudy)

News from legislation and politics

Temu: New measures planned regarding Chinese online stores

5. June 2024

Booming Chinese e‑commerce sites such as Temu or Shein are regularly under fire, also due to counterfeiting allegations. Politicians in the EU and also in Germany now want to tighten restrictions on such online giants – with customs measures and new requirements.

EU Commission outlines new steps against counterfeiting

News from legislation and politics 22. April 2024

UK launches new anti‑counterfeiting campaign

News from legislation and politics 2. April 2024

US negative list: Absence of major online platforms criticized

News from legislation and politics 25. February 2024

24-12-Frankreich Zehntausende Sneaker-Plagiate aus dem Verkehr gezogen

France: Tens of thousands of counterfeit sneakers seized

Police officers in the greater Paris area have scored a remarkable blow against counterfeit sneakers. Investigators uncovered and confiscated almost 3.5 million euros worth of counterfeit brand‑name shoes ...

24-12-Europol-Aktionen gegen illegale Pestizide in Südeuropa

Europol actions target illegal pesticides in southern Europe

In two large‑scale operations, Europol and local authorities in Italy and Romania, as well as in Spain and Portugal, disrupted the trade in counterfeit and illegal pesticides ...

Customs confiscate counterfeit sneakers

In Germany, customs officials have intercepted large quantities of counterfeit sneakers. Over the last few months, Hamburg customs have stopped over 15,000 counterfeit sneakers, along with other counterfeits ...

UK: Fashion and perfume counterfeiter convicted

In England, a man was recently convicted of selling counterfeit perfumes, jewelry, and fashion. Officials had confiscated large quantities of counterfeit goods during a raid on the now convicted man’s store in 2021 ...

Karg und Petersen – Anti-Piracy Analyst