While 2024 is drawing to a close, we’d like to express our sincere thanks to all our readers. Your strong interest over the past months has been both a pleasure and a motivation for us. As a short retrospective, we have selected some highlights of the past year for you. We hope you enjoy reading! What’s more, you can join the discussion too – for example directly on the LinkedIn page of our Anti‑Piracy Analyst.
Our entire team wishes you a happy holiday season and a good start into the new year 2025. Take care and stay healthy!
Your favorites of 2024
These articles have been among our most interesting posts for you in the past year:
German customs: Sharp drop in seizure figures
In 2023, German customs saw a steep decline in both the total value and the number of counterfeits seized. The annual report also shows that the countries of origin of counterfeits have hardly changed – but the transportation routes did.
EU Commission outlines new steps against counterfeiting
With a set of new initiatives, the European Commission now wants to provide greater support to stakeholders and member states in the fight against counterfeiting. One element is the use of artificial intelligence, to strengthen cooperation and provide better support for SMEs in particular.
Amazon takes action against counterfeiting
Just as in the previous year, Amazon has again invested more than one billion euros in brand protection activities in 2023. This is revealed in the e‑commerce giant’s new brand protection report, which also summarizes important steps and notable results.
Editors’ picks
If you ask us, these articles are also among 2024’s highlights:
US negative list: Absence of major online platforms criticizedÂ
The US government’s new Notorious Markets List primarily focuses on the safety risks of counterfeit products and their consequences. However, the omission of some relevant, large online platforms is once again criticized.
Study: Mechanical engineering heavily affected by counterfeiting
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.
Temu: New measures planned regarding Chinese online stores
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.
