NMG

The NMG is an Intelligence led multi-agency group which aims to reduce the availability of counterfeit and pirated goods at markets, car boot sales and Facebook

[ACG @The_ACG]

Winners of the 2022 ACG Awards for Excellence Announced
The ACG has announced the winners of the 2022 Awards for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement at an event hosted by Phil Lewis, Director General at the ACG at the CTSI Conference.

Read here: https://t.co/rkWsXURO0i

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

Great to see @GlosTSS and @cotswoldmarkets bringing the Real Deal to another local market - Moreton-in-Marsh this time 👍

[ACG @The_ACG]

Influencers Drive Counterfeit Sales, Per UKIPO Survey https://t.co/6syLiVAtcX via @presstittle

A great read and insight into how influencers are promoting #counterfeit #dupe #replica or #fake goods whether they know it or not.

And the influences behind consumer's buying.

[ACG @The_ACG]

Operation #MONTY
Stopping counterfeiters from selling ahead of #BlackFriday cheap and dangerous products

Experts in #trademark #copyright #design industry reporting over 400 on-line traders to @instagram for removal and take-down.

[ACG @The_ACG]

'Managing the Enablers' @The_ACG Conference Speakers:

Mark Bearfoot @TommyHilfiger
Chris Mills @The_IPO
Rob Wishart @Citi
David Sheppard @unisouthampton
Erling Vestergaard @EU_IPO
Michael Levi, @cardiffuni
Phil Page, @bhamts

Buy your tickets here: https://t.co/7dnf1ReY7d

[NMG @_NMGroup]

@_NMGroup is known for its collaborative work between private and public sector partners and our new initiative Op MONTY, focussed on social media, is a great example of that partnership. Thousands of listings of #fake goods removed protecting consumers and business #buyreal

[ACG @The_ACG]

Operation #MONTY, an enforcement campaign run by the @_NMGroup and supported by @The_IPO Intel Hub, NTS e-Crime team and TS authorities alongside @Meta
Over 400 counterfeiters operating on social media taken down

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/cWkjlO9GLz

[NMG @_NMGroup]

Another successful action under the NMG’s Op Big Ben, targeting markets selling fake goods - huge thanks to @The_ACG and reps for their support on the day and to @WalsallCouncil Trading Standards and @WMPolice for taking the action. #partnership #fake @RealDeal_Market

[ACG @The_ACG]

Police seize fake goods after raiding Bescot Sunday Market.

Read full article: https://t.co/fVhXsrVRAG

Fantastic result from @WalsallCouncil Trading Standards and @StMatthewsWMP in stopping #fake items entering the supply chain and getting to consumers

#buyreal #fightthefakes

[ACG @The_ACG]

Fantastic job everyone. Over 48 Instagram profiles removed now. Thanks for all your hard work
@The_ACG @The_IPO @Facebook

[Intellectual Property Office UK @The_IPO]

🌎The UK has been recognised as an innovative IP environment where businesses grow and prosper - read the @USChamber 2021 Global #IPIndex Report here 👇https://t.co/cJNG1az4qL

[Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit @CityPolicePIPCU]

Delighted to have been awarded 2 awards at this years virtual @The_ACG Awards for Excellence🏆

DCI Nick Court said

"I am extremely proud of my team for this achievement, every member of the team works tirelessly to tackle IP crime & this award acknowledges all their hard work

[Trading Standards @SwanseaTS]

Increase in counterfeits for sale on various social media platforms...we will take strong enforcement action and look to recover any assets. Counterfeit goods fund serious organised crime and they are also unsafe and untested.

[NMG @_NMGroup]

@HCC_TS @HertsPolice @The_ACG Huge thanks and congratulations to our partners @HCC_TS @HertsPolice and @The_ACG for working with @_NMGroup to take forward Op Big Ben - a collaborative approach to reducing the availability of counterfeit goods at this notorious market #fake @RealDeal_Market @Nabma_Markets

[NMG @_NMGroup]

@HCC_TS @HertsPolice @The_ACG Huge thanks and congratulations to our partners @HCC_TS @HertsPolice and @The_ACG for working with @_NMGroup to take forward Op Big Ben - a collaborative approach to reducing the availability of counterfeit goods at this notorious market #fake @RealDeal_Market @Nabma_Markets

[NMG @_NMGroup]

Huge thank you to @Nabma_Markets for their continued support and promotion of our Real Deal Charter for fake-free markets. A #partnership approach is key to ensuring a fair and equitable trading environment. @RealDeal_Market #fake #markets

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

Great presentations at #NABMAConf this morning. Key theme being role of markets in local communities. Real Deal Charter for fake-free markets = a way for markets to demonstrate community value, protecting shoppers & supporting legitimate businesses @_NMGroup #buyreal #MyMarket

[NMG @_NMGroup]

Congratulations to all of the contributors to this report and @The_IPO for pulling it together. @_NMGroup are proud members of the @ipcrimegroup This report highlights the benefit of collaboration between industry, enforcement and government to combat IP crime #RealDeal

[Intellectual Property Office UK @The_IPO]

Today, the @ipcrimegroup with support from @The_IPO have launched their annual #IP #Crime and #Enforcement report, analysing the threat posed by #counterfeiting and #piracy to the British economy.

Read the full report at: 👉 https://t.co/aHUaY1h5L4

[NMG @_NMGroup]

Another great result for the joint @_NMGroup and NTS Op BEORMA aiming to reduce the availability of counterfeit goods at markets and on social media and disrupting organised crime. Congrats and thanks to @bhamts @The_ACG and the brand reps that took part. #collaboration #buyreal

[Trading Standards @bhamts]

On 15/08/2020 officers seized large quantity of #counterfeit goods including trainers & footwear from vehicle in #Brum estimated retail value of £50000. Goods were destined for consumer market. Thanks @The_ACG @_NMGroup for assisting #BuyReal #RealDeal #BrumTS

[Intellectual Property Office UK @The_IPO]

The IPO is investing a significant amount of resource into research on online copyright infringement. This report provides timely, robust & accessible data which is an invaluable resource that helps Government & businesses better understand consumer consumption of digital culture

[NMG @_NMGroup]

Thanks for your support too @Nabma_Markets it’s great to have you on board with @_NMGroup markets are essential to our economic growth and we look forward to supporting you to protect. them #MyMarket @RealDeal_Market

[NABMA Markets UK @NABMA_Markets]

Real Deal supports #MyMarket ❤ Real Deal has just published its July newsletter and is supporting the NABMA #MyMarket campaign to welcome markets back. 🙏 Thank You! @RealDeal_Market

[Trading Standards @SwanseaTS]

Another seizure of counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes from a shop in Swansea. In total 14,860 cigarettes and 3.2kg of tobacco. Fantastic find by @bwyk9 with the concealments in shop. #fakefags

[ACG @The_ACG]

Huge spike in fake Facebook ads selling rip-off clothing during coronavirus pandemic - how to spot them https://t.co/8QLUUMAe4t