Organizations Fighting Counterfeit Activities

Coalition Against Counterfeiting and PiracyThe coalition is committed to increasing the understanding of the negative impact of counterfeiting and piracy and to finding real solutions by working with governments, industry, opinion leaders, the media, and consumers.
US Chamber of Commerce Anti counterfeitingThis site reviews the Chamber of Commerce strategy of education and increased detection/enforcement efforts.
The International Anti Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC)The IACC is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted solely to protecting intellectual property and deterring counterfeiting.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)The CBP is the single unified border agency of the United States. This official site provides a complete review of the agency's strategy, activity and accomplishments.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Bureau of Consumer ProtectionThe FTC 's Bureau of Consumer Protection website provides tips for the consumer to prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Banish Office Supply ScamsThe FTC Project BOSS website provides tips to business for protection against Office Supply Scams.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)The official ICE website provides a complete overview of the agency's strategy, activities and accomplishments.
National Intellectual Rights Coordination CenterThe National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center is the US government's latest weapon in the fight against violations of IPR Laws.
Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe (ICCE)The Imaging Supplies Coalition of Europe was formed to prevent counterfeit imaging supplies products from entering the supply chain in EMEA. Visit this site to learn about ICCE 's activities.
Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement (AGMA)The AGMA is a strategic initiative of leading high technology companies to address the impact of gray market and counterfeit goods on the technology industry.
Business Action To Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP)BASCAP unites the global business community to effectively address IPR issues.
Havocscope (Source of Counterfeiting News and StatisticsThis website provides a wealth of stastics on the scope of counterfeit, piracy and other illicit activities around the world.
Quality Brands Protection Committee (QBCC )The QBPC is a coalition of brand owners doing business in China to make positive contributions to IPR protection in China.
International Chamber of Commerce IPR Center (ICC)The ICC IPR Commission contributes world business views on key IPR issues and debates .

Counterfeit Drugs

Interesting Article from the FDA

FDA Warns Consumers about Counterfeit Drugs from Multiple Internet Sellers

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning U.S. consumers about dangers associated with buying prescription drugs over the Internet. This alert is being issued based on information the agency received showing that 24 apparently related Web sites may be involved in the distribution of counterfeit prescription drugs. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01623.html