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How to Avoid Buying Fakes on Walmart, Amazon, and Other Online Marketplaces
Kari Kammel, A-CAPP Director and Saleem Albahash, A-CAPP Associate Director of Research and Department of Advertising and Public Relations Professor, were interviewed for this article on counterfeit purchases online.
Walmart’s Marketplace Boom: How Lax Vetting Came with Identity Theft and Fakes
Kari Kammel, A-CAPP Director, was interviewed for this article on online counterfeits in which the A-CAPP Center’s 2023 Global Survey resutls were also cited.
A-CAPP Center’s Global Anti-Counterfeiting Survey Cited in the Asia Business Daily
The A-CAPP Center’s 2023 Global Anti-Counterfeiting Survey was cited in the Asia Business Daily article, “‘More Than 10 Times More Profitable Than Drugs’ 2,000% Margins… ‘Bought Unknowingly, Bought Knowingly’ [The Invasion of Counterfeits] ④
A-CAPP Center Speaks at the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan State Police Press Conference
Saleem Albahash, A-CAPP Associate Director of Research and Department of Advertising and Public Relations Professor spoke during the AG and MSP press conference to share information on an investigation on counterfeit products.
A-CAPP Center Funded Research, “The Weakest Link: The Fight Against Piracy”
Research from an A-CAPP Center funded project conducted by Manuel Velez was highlighted in the Circulo PI.
Counting the True Costs of Counterfeiting
Kari Kammel, A-CAPP Center Director was interviewed for an article on counterfeiting in EverC.
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A-CAPP Activities and Research on WLNS News 6
Kari Kammel, A-CAPP Director, and Saleem Albahash, A-CAPP Associate Director of Research and Department of Advertising and Public Relations Professor, were interviewed on A-CAPP’s work and recent research findings from its 2023 Global Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Survey.
A-CAPP Releases 2023 Global Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Survey
A survey of consumers from 17 countries, conducted in seven languages, examined the prevalence of counterfeit purchase behaviors and what predicts past purchase and future purchase intentions.
Kari Kammel Testifies Before Congress
Kari Kammel, A-CAPP Director, testifies to the Subcommittee on Intelectual Property of the US Senate Committee on the SHOP SAFE Act and protecting consumers from counterfeits online.
Multnomah County Prosecutors Are Charging Fentanyl Dealers With Counterfeiting a Big Pharma Trademark-Willamette Week
Kari Kammel, A-CAPP Director, was interviewed for this article that also includes mention of an A-CAPP Center training for IP prosecutors.
George Mason University Hackathon Winners Unveil Solutions to Fight Global Counterfeiting-ICE Newsroom
A-CAPP Center students, “The Spartan Solution”, win student prize in the 2022 Bring Down Counterfeiting Public Policy Hackathon.
New A-CAPP Center Director
Kari Kammel is named the new Director of the A-CAPP Center.
Inside Sources Article
Kari Kammel and ACAPP Fellows, John Hertig and Tim Mackey interviewed by Inside Sources about counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
Jay Kennedy Testifies before Congress
Jay Kennedy testified before the Select Subcommittee on the “Combating Coronavirus Cons and the Monetization of Misinformation. Watch the hearing here.
A-CAPP Academic Fellow Interviewed
A-CAPP Academic Fellow John Hertig was interviewed for research on online sales of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. Read the article here or read the full research paper here.
Bloomberg Article
Leah Evert-Burks was interviewed by Bloomberg on Croc counterfeits.
Lansing State Journal Article
Check out Jay Kennedy’s LSJ article on counterfeiting scams during the COVID-19 pandemic.
World IP Day Partnership
The A-CAPP Center has partnered with the National IPR Center on project “IP Protect”
NPR Interview
Jay Kennedy was interviewed by NPR on counterfeit masks.
USPTO Request for Comments
See the A-CAPP Center’s response to the USPTO Request for Comments.
Forbes Article
“Attention Consumers: You Are The Key To Staying Safe Online.” Written by A-CAPP Center’s Jay Kennedy.
MSU Today — Ask the Expert
“Ask the Expert: Counterfeit products and COVID-19.” Written by A-CAPP Center’s Jay Kennedy.
Forbes Article
“COVID-19 Is Driving Consumers Online And Illicit Pharmacies Are Waiting For Them.” Written by A-CAPP Center’s Jay Kennedy.
Forbes Article
“Avoid Counterfeiters! Shop Smart And Safe This Holiday Season.” Written by A-CAPP Center’s Jay Kennedy.
Forbes Article
“As Online Counterfeiting Threats Grow, A Trio Of Bills Aim To Protect Consumers.” Written by A-CAPP Center’s Jay Kennedy.
USPTO – Request for Comments
USPTO releases report on artificial intelligence and intellectual property policy with multiple quotes from A-CAPP Center Staff’s submission.
Forbes Article
“Feeling The Pain Of COVID-19? Be Careful When Turning To Social Media.” Written by A-CAPP Center’s Jay Kennedy.
National IPR Center & A-CAPP Center Sign MOU
IPR Center Signs an MOU and Partners with A-CAPP Center in its First Academic Partnership.
A-CAPP Files Amicus Brief Press Release
The MSU A-CAPP Center Files Amicus Brief with Second Circuit in the case Nike V. Wu.
VOX Article
Coronavirus scammers are flooding social media with fake cures and tests. Jay Kennedy gives insight.
The Conversation Article – Jay Kennedy
Buyer beware: Counterfeit markets can flourish during a public health crisis. Written by Jay Kennedy.
CNN Article – Counterfeit Pharma
How an unsolved murder mystery changed our pill bottles. A-CAPP Center’s Jay Kennedy gives insight.
A-CAPP on MSU Today with Russ White
Saleem Albahash, A-CAPP Associate Director of Research and Department of Advertising and Public Relations Professor, and Kari Kammel, A-CAPP Director was interviewed on A-CAPP’s and College of Law Adjunct Professor talk about avoiding buying counterfeit products online.
A-CAPP Research on WDIV News 4
Saleem Albahash, A-CAPP Associate Director of Research and Department of Advertising and Public Relations Professor, was interviewed on A-CAPP’s recent research findings from its 2023 Global Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Survey.
How to Avoid Counterfeit Goods in Michigan-WLNS.com News 6
Kari Kammel, A-CAPP Director, was interviewed on tips to avoid purchasing counterfeit goods online.
Podcast: Frictionlist Supply Chain
Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute and Kari Kimmel discuss the global counterfeiting risk in supply chains.
A-CAPP Center Studies on Counterfeit Products Sold Online in the U.S.
In the world of brand protection, the biggest current issue faced today, in the U.S., is the sale of counterfeit goods online on e-commerce marketplaces and social media platforms. Read how the A-CAPP Center has been examining the current tools that are available to brands and consumers to protect against counterfeits through its research and discussion forums.
Kari Kammel Testifies before Congress
Kari Kammel testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on November 2, 2021, on the problem of the sale of counterfeit goods by third-party sellers on e-commerce. Watch the hearing here.
Bloomberg Article
Jay Kennedy was interviewed by Bloomberg on Marilyn Monroe counterfeits.
Kari Kammel Testifies Before Congress
Kari Kammel called upon to testify before Congress in regards to the SHOP SAFE Act of 2021. Watch the hearing here.
Forbes Article
Check out Jay Kennedy’s Forbes article on internet scammers.
ATTN Video Interview
A-CAPP’s Jay Kennedy participated in a video interview with ATTN.
PMI Interview
Jeff Rojek was featured in an interview with PMI on COVID-19 partnerships and fraud.
IPR Center Award Recipient
The A-CAPP Center received an IPR Center 2020 Private Sector Award for evolving partnerships. Many of the A-CAPP Center Advisory Board members also received awards.
Partnership with QBPC
A-CAPP Center advances partnership with Quality Brands Protection Committee (QBPC) of China by signing an MOU.
Public Service Campaign Partnership
A-CAPP Center Partners with HSI for Public Service Campaign Regarding Fraudulent PPE.
Forbes Article
“Shoppers, Beware: The Online Shopping Boom Could Usher In A Rise In Counterfeits.” Written by A-CAPP Center’s Jay Kennedy.
MSU Online COVID-19 Article
Coronavirus Crisis an Opportunity for Counterfeiters – Here’s How to Stay Safe. Jay Kennedy shares insight.
Partnership with Amazon
The A-CAPP Center signed a MOU with Amazon to advance their partnership in research and education related to product counterfeiting.
College of Social Science Article
How COVID-19 is boosting counterfeit markets, and how you can avoid them. Written based on interviews with Kari Kammel, Jay Kennedy and Jeff Rojek.
CNN Article on Kids Products
Fake and dangerous kids products are turning up for sale on Amazon. A-CAPP Center’s Kari Kammel shares her insight.
MSU Today – Student View
Student View: Emily Osika Combating Counterfeits is published on MSU Today.
Global Cosmetic Industry Podcast
This podcast addresses issues in the cosmetics industry through interviews with Kari Kammel.
globalEDGE Podcast – Kari Kammel
Hosted by Jade Sims, this segment of the globalEDGE Business Beat is an interview with Kari Kammel, Assistant Director of the A-CAPP Center.
globalEDGE Podcast – Jeff Rojek
Hosted by Jade Sims, this segment of the globalEDGE Business Beat is an interview with Jeff Rojek, Director of the A-CAPP Center.
globalEDGE Podcast – Jay Kennedy
Hosted by Jade Sims, this segment of the globalEDGE Business Beat is an interview with Jay Kennedy.
New A-CAPP Center Director
College of Social Science and MSU Today Announce New A-CAPP Center Director.