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Anti-Counterfeiting Briefing Series

Delivered digitally and designed for busy schedules, these concise briefings use real-world examples and empirical data to raise awareness of the scope, nature, and consequences of product counterfeiting on public safety.

ULSE Anti-Counterfeiting has collaborated with a wide range of organizations, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to develop digital briefings to build a more informed, proactive, and resilient public safety community. Although this series is designed primarily for law enforcement and first responders, the topics discussed are also relevant to the general public. Feel free to explore the lessons in any order.

Learn more about the IP crime curriculum available to law enforcement and other first-responders by visiting IIPCIC.org.

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The Impact of Product Counterfeiting on Human Safety

Learn more about the significant risk to people, communities, and the planet posed by counterfeit products. Explore a real-world case study and the global impact of fakes.

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International IP Crime Investigators College


Discover the International IP Crime Investigators College, developed in partnership between UL Standards & Engagement and INTERPOL. It provides a broad-based curriculum to combat product counterfeiting and related intellectual property crime.

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International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference

This annual event enables front-line personnel and decision-makers to network, discuss best practices, share insights, and explore innovative approaches to overcome IP crime challenges, particularly those involving transnational, organized IP crime and interrelated illicit trade activities.

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The Impact of Product Counterfeiting on Communities

Learn how unsafe counterfeit components can disrupt essential services, threaten lives, and compromise key industries. Stay informed on the hidden human costs behind these illegal activities and why fighting counterfeiting matters for safer, more resilient communities.

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Counterfeit Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Growing Threat Briefing

Counterfeit lithium-ion batteries are flooding global markets, creating hidden dangers of fires, explosions, and device failures. Learn how these unsafe products threaten consumer safety, damage brand reputations, and highlight the urgent need for vigilance and stronger supply chain safeguards.

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Counterfeit Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Growing Threat to Transportation

Counterfeit lithium-ion batteries pose serious risks to transportation safety, increasing the chances of fires, explosions, and hazardous incidents during air, sea, and ground transit. Learn how their presence in supply chains threatens both passengers and personnel, making vigilance and strict safety practices essential for protecting lives and infrastructure.

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Counterfeit Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Growing Threat to First Responder Safety

Counterfeit lithium-ion batteries pose a rapidly growing danger to first responders, increasing the risk of fires, explosions, and toxic exposure during emergencies. Learn how these unsafe batteries often go undetected, making emergency response more hazardous and compromising public safety.