How to curb counterfeiting competitively

01 July 2010

IP owners often cooperate with business rivals to make their shared battle against fakes more effective. But staying on the right side of competition rules is vital. David Latham, Suzanne Rab and Laura Whiting provide a guide to getting the balance right

The harm that counterfeiting can inflict by deceiving consumers or even threatening their safety is well documented. The development of new distribution channels made possible by the internet has led to a surge in counterfeiting in recent years, where counterfeiters use electronic platforms as another route to market. This, in turn, can damage the platform's and rights holders' brand image and undermine consumer confidence in the genuine goods and in online commerce more generally....

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