In the past 24 hours counterfeiters
have targeted clothes,
perfume, DVDs and CDs
Released on = August 18, 2004, 4:05 pm
Press Release Author = Gieschen Consultancy
Press Release Summary = In the past 24 hours counterfeiters have
targeted clothes,
perfume, DVDs and CDs.
Press Release Body = Wednesday August 18, 2004 -- Calgary, Canada
-- Gieschen
Consultancy, a leading intelligence gathering and analysis company
to the document,
product and intellectual property security industry, today has announced
the results
of its daily survey of counterfeit goods enforcement and related
activity as
reported through its DOPIP Security Competitive Intelligence Report.
-4 Incidents of Counterfeiting activity (investigations, raids,
seizures, arrests,
charges, sentences), involving 7 individuals, at an estimated loss
value of $915,000
related to CDs, clothing, credit cards, DVDs, electrical products,
identity cards,
immigration stamps, and packaging materials.
-Counterfeit methods reported include $1,100,000 worth of sophisticated
printing and
hologram machinery imported from China, implements to produce bogus
cards, visa card
logos, computer scanners and rubber stamps.
-11 Counterfeit brands identified (Sunsilk, Clinic Plus, Chik Shampoo
and Ariel
detergent, Bajaj, Philips, Surya Roshini, Paan Parag, Baba, Goa,
Manikchand gutka
brands).
-3 Incidents of Identity Theft activity involving 5 individuals
resulting in losses
of $110,000.
-Information from 13 Countries (Australia, Canada, China, France,
India, Japan,
Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UK and
USA)
-2 Industry Reports (counterfeiting, RFID).
-Current information on the subjects of biometrics (5), brand enforcement
(3),
brand protection (3), cheque fraud (1), check imaging (4), counterfeiting
& forgery
(5), digital rights management (DRM) (1), identity (11), intellectual
property (1),
intelligence gathering (3), nanotechnology (1), packaging (1), radio
frequency
identification (RFID) (11), and Sarbanes Oxley (1).
-2 Modus Operandi (mode of operations) indicating trends of criminal
activity.
-5 Examples of implementations of security technology.
-11 New security technologies.
-3 Political articles related to the industry.
-5 Legal articles.
-2 Industry reports containing newly released statistics.
-3 Financial reports regarding companies in the industry.
-20 General information articles on a variety of topics of interest.
About DOPIP SCI Reports
DOPIP is a powerful source of information regarding illegal activities
such as
counterfeiting, forgery, product tampering and diversion. It provides
breaking news
reports and analysis relating to document, product and intellectual
product
security. Security technology providers, enforcement agencies, trade
organizations,
and brand owners will find this information indispensable for detection,
deterrence
and prevention. DOPIP SCI Reports is available as an annual subscription
for $195
USD.
For more information visit http://www.goldsec.com/Security_Updates.htm.
About Gieschen Consultancy
Gieschen Consultancy is a trusted provider of in-depth information,
analysis and
reporting for the document, product and intellectual property security
industry.
Gieschen Consultancy applies more than 10 years security experience
to assist
clients in developing anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and
enforcement
solutions. Through the knowledge of security technology, criminal
Modus Operandi
(methods of operation), legal and political issues, statistical
information and
competitive intelligence, effective strategies are developed, implemented
and
monitored.
For more information visit http://www.gieschen.com/.
Contacts
Glen Gieschen
Managing Director
Gieschen Consultancy
Glen@Gieschen.com
Phone 403-256-5680
Calgary, Alberta Canada
Web Site = http://www.gieschen.com/.
Contact Details = Glen Gieschen, Managing Director, Gieschen Consultancy
Glen@Gieschen.com www.Gieschen.com
Phone 403-256-5680
47 Heritage Cove
De Winton (Calgary), Alberta
CANADA
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