What is meant by counterfeit goods?

Counterfeiting is the manufacture, import, export, distribution, and sale of consumer goods that are not genuine but are designed and branded to look identical to the authentic products in order to deceive consumers into believing that they are authentic.

What is the difference between genuine and counterfeit products?

Authentic goods are real and genuine products that are sold by brand owners, distributors, or other authorized parties. Counterfeit goods are imitations of genuine, authentic products that were manufactured without authorization from the brand owner.

How do you identify counterfeit goods?

How to identify fakes and other IPR infringing goods

1. Examine the quality of the product.
2. Be wary of unusually low prices.
3. Inspect the packaging carefully.
4. Check if logos and trademarks are displayed correctly.

What are fake products called?

Counterfeit products
Counterfeit products are fakes or unauthorized replicas of the real product. Counterfeit products are often produced with the intent to take advantage of the superior value of the imitated product.

What happens to counterfeit goods?

​​​​​​​It is illegal to purchase counterfeit goods. Bringing them into the United States may result in civil or criminal penalties and purchasing counterfeit goods often supports criminal activities, such as forced labor or human trafficking. Help to stop the funding of criminal enterprises by buying authentic goods.

How can you tell the difference between real and fake?

Look carefully and if it appears flimsy, lacks the brand or logo, has graphics or a name that is similar to but not quite the same, it could be counterfeit. If you are a regular user and have a keen eye, you might be able to spot it in an instant. If not, then visit the brand’s official website for a check.

Why does China make fake products?

These aspirational Chinese shoppers purchase fake goods for the same reason the wealthy buy real products: to emulate their high-class idols, impress peers, and enhance social status. Fake goods allow shoppers to “consume” prestigious brands without actually buying the high-quality goods.

Where are counterfeit goods made?

China
Factories that manufacture counterfeit designer brand garments and watches are usually located in developing countries, with between 85 and 95\% of all counterfeit goods coming from China. International tourists visiting Beijing, China, may find a wide selection of counterfeit designer brand garments at the Silk Street.

What is the difference between fake imitation and original?

Counterfeit goods are produced with the malicious intent to deceive and mislead people into believing that the items are genuine when they are not. However, replica goods are not passed off as the original products. But replica goods carry a different logo or design element that is only similar to the famous product.

Where do most fake goods come from?

The majority of fake goods picked up in customs checks originate in mainland China and Hong Kong. Other major points of origin include the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Singapore, Thailand and India.