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News

Vaseline has created a new authentication tool and enlisted the help of a Nigerian Prince to launch a fight back against fake versions of Vaseline Body Oils in Nigeria. Source: Unilever.

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Nigerian prince busts fake body oils for Vaseline

11 hours

Regulatory

Drink Federation of SA sounds alarm on illicit alcohol trade this Easter

2 Apr 2026

Consumer Law

When the numbers don't add up: Educational risks of counterfeit calculators

Jason Govender and Jarred West 5 Mar 2026

Economy

Crime tops #Sona2026 agenda: Sweeping measures against gangs declared

Katja Hamilton 13 Feb 2026

Regulatory

Illicit Economy Task Forces launched to fight against counterfeit goods in SA

3 Dec 2025

Regulatory

Fake goods confiscated in W Cape raid

27 Oct 2025

Regulatory

Inside the dangerous world of South Africa's illicit alcohol trade

10 Sep 2025

Sales

Point-of-sale technology is critical for SA’s auto industry revitalisation

Fatima Khota 1 Apr 2025

Nishaat Slamdien, Associate, Spoor & Fisher

IP Law

Rhode blocked: Beauty pop-up gets shut down amid questions over authenticity

Nishaat Slamdien 26 Mar 2025

Aesthetic Medicine

Now trending: Hot off the (IMCAS 2025) press

Issued by Skin Renewal 27 Feb 2025

Agriculture

Kenya’s farmers have lots of digital tools to help boost productivity – how they can be made more effective

E Njuguna, J Mburu, R Birner and T Daum 21 Jan 2025

Criminal Law

Does the punishment fit the counterfeit crime? A look at lenient sentencing

Hashiem Logday 29 Nov 2024

Marketing

Discover key township consumer trends: Free webinar on authenticity, connectivity and brand support

Issued by Rogerwilco 12 Nov 2024

Retail

South Africa's counterfeit problem: Be aware of 'superfakes'

20 Sep 2024

Criminal Law

Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94m

6 Sep 2024

IP Law

Guide to IP protection: 8 tips for in-house counsel

Mellisa Morris 23 Aug 2024

IP Law

Don't be duped: Tips to protecting fashion IP against replicas

Gaby Meintjes 30 May 2024

E-commerce

Online marketplaces: A fertile ground for scammers, counterfeit merchants

18 Apr 2024

Regulatory

Navigating FICA compliance for the SA retail industry

4 Apr 2024

Marketing

#BizTrends2024: Ged Nooy - 4 trends to unlock the informal market

Ged Nooy 24 Jan 2024

Fashion & Homeware

Say no to knockoffs: 5 ways to spot sneaker fakes this festive season

1 Dec 2023

IP Law

5,000 counterfeit remotes destroyed as MultiChoice backs fight against piracy

28 Feb 2023

Pharmaceuticals

South Africa needs to tighten controls on substandard and counterfeit medicines. Here's how

David R. Katerere 25 Nov 2021

Regulatory

How to avoid buying, reselling and losing credibility to counterfeit goods

Jarred West 23 Feb 2021

FMCG

Alcohol industry seeks deferment of excise duties until sales ban lifts

12 Jan 2021

Regulatory

Rampant rise of illicit alcohol trade a cause for concern

18 Nov 2020

E-commerce

Checkout with caution this festive season, warns Spoor & Fisher

18 Dec 2019

E-commerce

Amazon's Project Zero lets brands remove fake product listings

5 Mar 2019

Pharmaceuticals

Tackling the scourge of counterfeit drugs in Africa

31 Jan 2019

Supply Chain

Supply chain compendium launched in Ghana

3 Oct 2018

FMCG

'Scotch whisky' now registered as a certification trademark in South Africa

7 Aug 2018

Pharmaceuticals

Africa needs to grow its pharmaceutical market

2 Aug 2018

Cybersecurity

IP rights improved in Egypt

16 Mar 2018

Import/Export

Counterfeit shoe imports reach $1tn a year

31 Jan 2017

Security

Counterfeit toys more than just criminal, dangerous

19 Dec 2016

Branding

Authenticity: The essence of personal branding

Nkgadimeng Ramela 24 May 2016

Hardware

Ricoh joins ICCE in the fight against counterfeiters

3 Jun 2015

Corporate & Commercial Law

Popularity of SA wines heightens threat of fraud

Donvay Wegierski 12 Nov 2014

Pharmaceuticals

Beware counterfeit drugs, particularly online supplies

20 Jun 2014

Events & Conferencing

Anti-Counterfeiting Africa Conference educates, empowers

3 Apr 2014

Corporate & Commercial Law

Trademarks - a gateway to African trade

Christophe van Zyl 30 Sep 2013

Security

Counterfeit sanitaryware seized in Middle East

5 Jun 2013

Health & Safety

Counterfeit Grand-Pa powders in circulation

26 Jul 2012

Corporate & Commercial Law

Hefty fines for US, Canadian counterfeiters, slap on the wrist for South Africans

Steven Yeates 13 Dec 2011

Regulatory

African counterfeiting laws too weak

9 Dec 2011

Security

Beware cheap software

14 Aug 2011

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