Brand protection: 5 threats you need to know about

From loss of sales to loss of customer loyalty, these are the consequences of poor brand protection Brand protection is the process of taking steps to safeguard your brand from any infringement. It involves using trademarks, copyrights, and other legal measures to prevent others from using your brand name or logo without permission. Threats...
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What is online brand protection and how does it work?

Online brand protection is essential for any company and neglecting it can have multiple negative consequences The evolution of the Internet and online marketplaces has offered companies important opportunities, but at the same time, it has exposed them to numerous risks and dangers. In fact, improper use of the brand by unauthorised third parties...
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How counterfeit goods affect the fashion industry

Counterfeiting is a huge problem for the fashion industry, and it's only getting worse. In fact, the days of low-quality counterfeit are over. Consumers today may unknowingly stumble upon products that are copies so similar to the original that they are indistinguishable. In a recent survey by Certilogo 72% of consumers that had recently...
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Tips on how to avoid buying counterfeit luxury items online

Find out "The Hoxton Trend tips and tricks" to help you when buying luxury products. The Hoxton Trend is a platform for men who appreciate luxury and premium menswear. With great knowledge of high-end menswear, they have gathered a list of tips and tricks to help consumers when buying luxury products.  Read more
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Fakes: dispelling price tag myths

Even with a keen eye, telling an original from a fake is not always as easy as it seems. Common sense dictates that by avoiding apparently discounted products, consumers can dodge the counterfeiting bullet. With increasingly advanced technology however, counterfeiters have got much better at imitation and consequently prices are not far off the...
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The rise of Social Media Marketplaces: new opportunities, same old dangers

As online shopping on social networks increases, which consequences do consumers and brands face? The data collected on the Certilogo owned platform highlight trends and risks that can be exploited to fully capture the emerging opportunities. With an increase of 320% between 2017 and the end of 2020, authentications of products purchased on social...
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Data for difficult days: the market of fakes in the time of Coronavirus

We analysed de-identified data collected through the authentications generated on the Certilogo platform, comparing the evidence gathered up to December 2019 with data recorded in the period March 1 - April 19 2020. Fakes haven't hit the market yet (but our guard is up) Up to December 2019, fakes detected through the Certilogo platform represented...
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