Illicit Trade in Fakes under the COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various aspects of human activity, including illicit trade. Criminal networks have adapted quickly to exploit disrupted supply chains and increased demand for essential goods, creating new opportunities for profit. This report examines how the pandemi...

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Corporate Authors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, European Union Intellectual Property Office
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2024
Series:Illicit Trade
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various aspects of human activity, including illicit trade. Criminal networks have adapted quickly to exploit disrupted supply chains and increased demand for essential goods, creating new opportunities for profit. This report examines how the pandemic has reshaped the trade in counterfeit goods. It looks at the multifaceted effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trade dynamic, particularly in the European Union. It also explores its effects on the trade in counterfeit goods, drawing on both law enforcement and industry expertise, as well as global customs seizure data. In particular, it highlights the challenges faced, the changing modus operandi of counterfeiters and the solutions that have emerged during this unprecedented health crisis
Physical Description:60 p. 21 x 28cm
ISBN:9789264996663
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