//Know-how and tips

Details on new anti-counterfeiting support, tips on current events and webinars or on new information resources, which can help you take action against counterfeiting. And background information from your Anti‑Piracy Analyst team.

PATINFO2026 examines intellectual property rights in the age of artificial intelligence

29. May 2026

Join PATINFO2026 in June 2026 to find out more about the latest developments in intellectual property (IP) rights in the current era of AI, geopolitical change, and rapid innovation.

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Year in review: Your highlights from 2025

1. March 2026

Join us as we look back on the last twelve months: our year in review for brand protection and counterfeiting features startling statistics, latest analyses and plans, as well as news and background reports on all things brand protection from 2025.

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

7. April 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.

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The year in review – your highlights of 2024

10. December 2024

Recap some major news of the past year: Our highlights of 2024 gather alarming customs results, new steps against counterfeiting, updates on brand protection online, as well as interesting background reports and studies.

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ARD report looks into business with luxury counterfeits

2. December 2024

A TV report by German public broadcaster ARD takes a look at the business with counterfeit luxury brands and the shopping for fakes on the web. Influencers for counterfeit products and brand protection experts provide insights into the illegal trade.

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PATINFO2024: Trademarks, patents, and designs

12. February 2024

Join the discussion at PATINFO2024 - and learn more about why IP rights such as trademarks, patents, and registered designs are essential in the fight against counterfeiting. An early bird discount is currently still available for those interested.

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The year in review – your highlights of 2023

14. December 2023

Recap some major news of the past year: Our highlights of 2023 gather alarming customs results, brazen counterfeits, successes online, new reform projects, as well as interesting background reports and studies.

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Edible microchip in Parmesan cheese to verify authenticity

2. October 2023

A tiny chip in Parmesan wheels is intended to allow the northern Italian cheese to be tracked even across extended supply chains and to distinguish originals from fakes. The chip is even said to be edible without any concerns, the manufacturer says.

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