The impact of counterfeiting on consumers and legitimate businesses is well illustrated in an short article on LinkedIn Pulse by David Howell, a brand protection and anti-counterfeiting expert. Although it is written from a U.S. perspective his comments are universal as counterfeiting is a worldwide problem that affects all of us. David explains that counterfeits […]
Property and Equipment Seized at London Counterfeiter’s Premises
Surelock, acting on behalf of TRAP and together with officers from Southwark Trading Standards and Police, raided Unit 13, Matara Mews, London SE17 3DW, the premises used by the prolific eBay seller “elgenuk2014” who had been selling numerous counterfeits of our clients’ brands. All offending stock, screen printers and equipment were dismantled and seized. Surelock will assist […]
Controlling and Protecting Company Data in a Mobile World
In this increasingly data-driven world, corporate security is more important than ever before. This concept is even more prevalent with the rise of the modern smartphone.
Government is Reviewing the Bribery Act
The Government is reviewing the Bribery Act after business leaders claimed it was making it difficult for British firms to export goods. The Business Secretary, Sajid Javid, is inviting companies to comment on whether the tough anti-corruption measures are “a problem”. Critics fear it is a way of weakening the law at a time when […]
10% of EU Clothing and Footwear Sales are Counterfeit
A new study by the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) states that counterfeits account for nearly 10% of the total sales in the EU textile and clothing sector. This equates to more that EUR26bn (US$28.8bn) and up to 363,000 jobs being lost per annum due to counterfeit clothes, shoes and accessories. The […]
Stay Safe: Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Personal Security
No matter where you live in the world there are potential threats to your home, to your personal security on the streets, and to your identity online. You only have to turn on the news or read the papers to see the increasing number of security issues the we face these days. However, a few […]