Two of the defendants appealed an initial judgment, but that has now been upheld and penalties finalised.
A committee has been formed to explore the use of digital traceability systems to combat the trade in fake goods.
A meeting next week will discuss efforts by the OECD to develop evidence-based analysis and policy recommendations.
A pair of reports identifies IP rights deficiencies in third countries that cause the greatest economic harm to EU interests.
The MAC wants to foster collaboration between online marketplaces, payment providers, and brands to fight counterfeits.
Counterfeiters are increasingly using international waterways to move fakes and siting production close to end markets.
The Dark Side of Imitation – Counterfeit Alcohol and the Fight for Safety
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has published a white paper on the scourge of counterfeit alcohol in response to a string of high-profile incidents that have claimed hundreds of lives.
The document details some of the most notorious incidents in recent years and explains how a brand protection standard (BPS) developed by TAPA Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC) can strengthen the supply chain against counterfeit goods by encouraging logistics companies to "design out" vulnerabilities. Read more