From Lumenera Corporation Nov 20 2017 Product fraud has always been a big issue in the luxury goods markets, however it is now being increasingly seen in electronics and traditional manufacturing. To help identify fraudulent items, iTRACE has developed a unique marking system which can be used on any material. This technology is uniquely encrypted to make […]
Webinar: Combat Counterfeiting with Two-Factor Verification & Laser Marking Presenting a Case Study on an Effective Mark-and-Trace Security Solution The global trend in counterfeiting and trading of grey market goods is on the rise, despite best efforts to stop it. Simple serial numbers, open source solutions, or easily removable packaging solutions are not enough to solve […]
I just returned from my first IACC conference on Barcelona and thought I’d share some of my thoughts and experiences of the event. Firstly, Barcelona was a great city for this event and a wonderful place to visit. I didn’t meet anyone that was disappointed with the hospitality and and entertainment. Taxi’s were always available […]
Watch shoppers can find hefty bargains on gray market sites, where products are far cheaper than on official channels. For watches that cost between $1,000 and $5,000, the average discount on the gray market is as much as 33%, according to L2’s Watches: Gray Market report. But as these bargains become the norm, brands start […]
This is why brands need to think about the technologies they will think about using for the future consumer authentication apps. Counterfeit apps, authentication sites and the use of open source solutions create security holes in the brand protection strategies of all brands. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/08/technology/daily-report-fake-retail-apps-apple.html After a bruising presidential campaign, more than a few of […]
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — iTRACE Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of secure Anti-Grey Market and Anti-Counterfeit solutions for brand owners announced today the completion of its integration with MECCO®, the world’s most popular industrial laser marking and product tracking solution. The pairing is the first integration of the iTRACE 2DMI® software […]
Here is a brief overview of the recent Interpol IP Crime Conference in London and the Global Anti Counterfeit Summit in Amsterdam September 17th – 22nd 2016. Interpol IP Crime Conference – Guild Hall London This was truly the biggest industry event that I’ve been to and really showed the global impact of IP crime. […]
Amazon intellectual property protection is the reason why the brands need iTRACE in the new retail economy. http://www.watchpro.com/amazon-co-uk-has-open-door-policy-for-grey-market-retailers-of-luxury-watches/ Amazon.co.uk has become a portal into a marketplace of international watch vendors without official accreditation from the brands on sale, thanks to an open door policy towards grey market sellers. In the course of an investigation into Amazon’s watch […]
Wana play a game of Counterfeit Alphabetti Spaghetti? Connect the Semiconductor standard number with the standard description. Answers next week… IPC-1782 AS6171 AS6081 AS6301 AIR6273 AS5553/ARP6328 AS6496 JESD243 AS6462 ARP6178 SAE J3061 Test Methods Standard; Counterfeit Electronic Parts Verification Critera for Certification against AS5553 Counterfeit Electronic Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition Counterfeit Electronic Parts; […]
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-budget/283974-new-numbers-dont-lie-counterfeits-pose-a-growing-threat http://www.theglobalipcenter.com/wp-content/themes/gipc/map-index/assets/pdf/2016/GlobalCounterfeiting_Report.pdf The dangers of counterfeit goods regularly make headlines: bad brakes, knock-off tires, lead-laden children’s toys and fraudulent medicines are just a few of the ways that counterfeit goods have harmed consumers. In addition to the direct dangers counterfeits pose, they undermine legitimate enterprise and fund further illicit criminal activity. Now, new numbers reveal […]
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