Consumer Goods & Media

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  US patent awarded on built-in authentication for vinyl

  The VinylKey technology covered by the patent is billed as creating"next-level collectible vinyl."

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  Nintendo, Amazon seek big damages in fake amiibo suit

  The defendants are accused of selling at least $2.3m worth of counterfeit amiibo products on Amazon.

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  Study could help luxury brands counter the appeal of fakes

  Low-knowledge consumers are fuelling the trillion-dollar counterfeit market; Educate them, researchers say.

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  €1.5bn in Russian 'blood timber' has reached EU

  Companies using the timber are putting themselves at risk of hefty financial penalties or referral for criminal prosecution.

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  CBP plans rules on low-value shipments to curb fakes

  The measures would strengthen oversight of 'de minimis' shipments, known to be a route for fake goods entering the US.

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  USTR highlights fake pharma in Notorious Markets report

  2024 report lists 38 online and 33 physical markets accused of involvement in "substantial" counterfeiting and piracy.

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