Tag: Counterfeiting
Illicit trade leads to over $2T in economic losses yearly —...
More than US$2 trillion in economic losses is incurred each year due to smuggling, counterfeiting, trafficking of humans and wildlife, and other...
ASEM customs directors adopt Berlin Declaration
The 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) adopted October 17 the Berlin Declaration, a joint statement that sets out future targets and actions for customs cooperation...
Tons of fake products intercepted in WCO anti-piracy drive
The World Customs Organization (WCO) said it has successfully wrapped up operations against counterfeiting and piracy in the Asia-Pacific region with a large haul...
WCO acts globally to protect intellectual property rights
The World Customs Organization (WCO) joined the international community in celebrating World Intellectual Property Day 2017 under the theme “Innovations – Improving Lives,” as...
Counterfeiting, piracy to reach US$4.2 trillion by 2022
Article from International Chamber of Commerce
A new report released today indicates that the global economic value of counterfeiting and piracy could reach US$2.3 trillion by...
