The GIPC debuted a video in Times Square to draw attention to the dangers of counterfeits.

Once viewed by many as a problem limited to purveyors of high-end luxury goods, today counterfeiting has become multi-billion dollar criminal activity that affects almost every American industry. While criminals see the production and sale of counterfeit goods as a lucrative, low-risk business model, this illicit activity not only harms U.S. businesses but also puts American consumers at severe risk.

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