Product counterfeiting, as an emerging problem, has seen limited scholarly attention. This article is an attempt to address one considerable gap in the product counterfeiting literature – the application of criminological theory. Read More
Product counterfeiting has only recently emerged as an area of research interest for criminal justice and criminology scholars. Read More
Product counterfeiting is a growing, global risk that poses many negative consequences for businesses, consumers, governments, national security, the economy, and society. Research suggests that the first step in formulating effective strategies to combat such crime is to understand what shapes the nature of the criminal opportunity. Read More
Scholars suggest that consumers rely on heuristics to evaluate products. They employ both extrinsic and intrinsic cues to evaluate product quality and utilize the same cues to differentiate between counterfeit and genuine products. Read More
The growing pace of e-commerce has facilitated the sale and distribution of counterfeit products. We use 2009 and 2010 complainant data from the Internet Crime Complaint Center to examine the characteristics, costs, and reporting of product counterfeiting incidents. Read More
The proliferation of counterfeit goods has made product authentication increasingly important, with consumers and end users playing greater roles in the authentication process. Determining the degree to which infringing products can deceive customers is crucial for assessing the economic and public health and safety impact of counterfeiting and piracy, and for developing appropriate and effective countermeasures. Read More
Since 1984 when the Federal Anti-Counterfeiting and Trademark Act was passed in the United States, brand owners have had the opportunity to include law enforcement assistance in their anti-counterfeiting strategy. Read More
Product counterfeiting represents a range of criminal activities associated with intellectual property rights infringement and focuses on material goods. Nearly any product, from pharmaceuticals and food to auto parts and electronics, can be counterfeited. Read More
A study done on the risk of product counterfeiting and illicit markets. Read More
A study done inside Michigan on the risk of product counterfeiting on the state level. Read More
