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OECD-EUIPO study reveals strong links between counterfeiting and labour exploitation

Counterfeiting has long plagued the fashion industry, but a new joint study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals a darker reality: the illicit trade in fakes is inextricably linked to severe labour exploitation. Titled “From Fakes to Forced...

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StockX taps Pilar Toro to lead brand integrity and anti-counterfeiting efforts

StockX, the marketplace for sneakers, apparel, accessories, collectables, and electronics, has appointed fashion veteran Pilar Toro as director of brand integrity to build and strengthen StockX’s partnerships with leading brands, advance product verification efforts, and support anti-counterfeiting initiatives. In a statement, StockX said the...

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Temu joins INTA to combat counterfeiting

China-based online marketplace Temu has joined another international organisation committed to fighting counterfeiting. On Monday, the e-commerce specialist announced that it had joined the International Trademark Association (INTA) as a corporate member. Temu stated it would also be involved in the Anti-Counterfeiting Committee. “With this...

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Vietnam launches crackdown on counterfeits amid US pressure

Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci… Tran Le Chi loved fashion, but the US customs crackdown wreaked havoc on her wardrobe of counterfeits ‘made in Vietnam,’ caught in Washington’s crosshairs. “Clothes help me look trendy,” explained the 53-year-old woman, who sells illegal lottery tickets in Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital. “What does it matter to me...

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Vestiaire Collective reveals how it identifies counterfeits

Counterfeiting has infiltrated many channels in the luxury sector, including on re-sale platforms. The wide availability of fake goods has forced brands to tackle issues of transparency, with luxury pre-owned retailer Vestiaire Collective this year publishing its first Trust Report 2022. The report gives insight into the company’s 13 years of...

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eBay hosts authentication events for luxury items

Online marketplace eBay has seen a surge in popularity of collectible goods, such as sneakers, luxury watches, and trading cards. To combat fraud and counterfeit items in the luxury category, eBay announced it would host a series of events to authenticate items for customers. Mirroring its Authenticity Guarantee Service for sneaker sales on the...

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eBay expands luxury authentication program to watches

eBay is taking one more step to combat the sale of fake luxury goods on its platform. The marketplace has announced the expansion of its luxury authentication program to include the watch category. Launched last year, the program already encompasses designer handbags, footwear and apparel. A team of professional authenticators will evaluate the...