Counterfeit goods are the world’s largest illegitimate industry. Why should you care? In October, I educated more than 400 attorneys on how to protect their clients’ brands against counterfeiters. These continuing legal education programs were well-received. As intellectual property counsel representing brand owners, we are continually concerned about counterfeit goods as one of the biggest threats to a brand. But, …
Buying Counterfeit? Think Again!
Counterfeit industry the world’s largest Next time you consider downloading a bootlegged movie or buying a fake “Prado” wallet on Canal Street in New York City, consider that the counterfeit industry is estimated to be the world’s largest at $750 billion. Think downloading a bootleg DVD or buying a fake “Gucci” handbag doesn’t harm anyone? Think again! Millions of jobs …