Global Innovation Policy Center

Dangerous Fakes

Fighting Fakes: 5 Questions for Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit

What’s one of the world’s largest retailers doing to combat counterfeits? The U.S. Chamber’s Global Innovation Policy Center interviewed the Director of the Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit, Kebharu Smith, to find out. 1. Tell me about the Counterfeit Crimes Unit. What is it, what has it accomplished, and what’s on... [READ MORE]

Fighting Fakes: 5 Questions for Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit

CBP and US Chamber of Commerce partner to combat counterfeit goods

New arrangement enhances information sharing, public outreach WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced a joint initiative today to prevent the importation of counterfeit and pirated goods. CBP Executive Assistant Commissioner William A. Ferrara and U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer... [READ MORE]

CBP and US Chamber of Commerce partner to combat counterfeit goods

Shop Smart for Super Bowl LV

BY GIPC STAFF Fill me in: Counterfeiters follow the trends – and they love a trick play. Right now, they’re preparing to peddle – or they’re already peddling – counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise. Think T-shirts, jerseys, and hats that aren’t officially licensed, and, thus, are not affiliated with, or tested... [READ MORE]

Shop Smart for Super Bowl LV

Consumer Shopping Tips to Safeguard Against Counterfeit Products During the Holiday Shopping Season

On Cyber Monday, GIPC in collaboration with the International Trademark Association and the Congressional Trademark Caucus, hosted an open door briefing to Members of Congress, their staff and media to urge all Americans to be vigilant and “Shop Safe”. Speakers included: Caitlin E. Soto, Investigative Counsel at the U.S.... [READ MORE]

Consumer Shopping Tips to Safeguard Against Counterfeit Products During the Holiday Shopping Season

Chamber launches Shop Safe campaign to protect consumers and businesses from counterfeit goods

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the holiday shopping season, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center is raising awareness with consumers about the dangers of counterfeit goods and how to avoid falling for scams. “Counterfeit products cost the global economy over $500 billion dollars a year. Disrupting organized crime behind... [READ MORE]

Chamber launches Shop Safe campaign to protect consumers and businesses from counterfeit goods

U.S. Chamber Statement on White House Anti-Counterfeiting Memorandum

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) Chairman of the Board Raymond F Kerins Jr., Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Bayer USA, issued the following statement today regarding President’s Trump’s memorandum on combating trafficking in counterfeit and pirated goods: “Counterfeit products harm people, undermine the economy,... [READ MORE]

U.S. Chamber Statement on White House Anti-Counterfeiting Memorandum

Don’t Fall for Scams this Super Bowl

Football season is swiftly coming to a close with the big game on the horizon. You might be feeling the leftover sting from some devastating playoff losses, but Patriots and Rams fans are still pumped about their conference championships. For those who really want to witness the action first-hand, Super... [READ MORE]

Don’t Fall for Scams this Super Bowl

How to Avoid Scams This Holiday Season

Who isn’t excited for the official kickoff of the holiday season? Beginning this weekend, homes will be filled with decorations and we will spend quality time with those we love most. The start of the holidays also means shoppers across the country will be enthusiastically participating in the biggest shopping... [READ MORE]

How to Avoid Scams This Holiday Season

Top 10 Consumer Tips

Trust your instincts. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. If you are uncomfortable with the circumstances of your purchase—such as price, website, lack of a sales receipt or warranty information, or, most importantly, a vendor’s unwillingness to answer simple questions about the source of the products... [READ MORE]

Top 10 Consumer Tips

Fight Counterfeits like an All Star

The stars are suiting up for MLB All-Star week in Washington, D.C. Fans are soaking in the excitement and community inspired by the festivities: From All-Star Workout Day, to the Home Run Derby, to All-Star FanFest, to the All-Star Game itself, there’s something fun for everyone. Unfortunately, All-Star Week is... [READ MORE]

Fight Counterfeits like an All Star