“The Battle Against Counterfeits in Big Cities” explores the growing counterfeit crisis in urban hubs like Chicago, New York, and Atlanta. The deck highlights how counterfeit goods—often distributed through flea markets, gray market production, and online channels—inflict severe economic damage, costing cities billions in lost tax revenue and brand value. It outlines how these fakes mislead consumers, threaten intellectual property, and even link to child labor and organized crime. With real-world examples, law enforcement action, and a breakdown of the gray market, the presentation emphasizes the need for stronger awareness, enforcement, and consumer responsibility to protect authenticity and economic integrity.
“The Battle Against Counterfeits in Big Cities” explores the growing counterfeit crisis in urban hubs like Chicago, New York, and Atlanta. The deck highlights how counterfeit goods—often distributed through flea markets, gray market production, and online channels—inflict severe economic damage, costing cities billions in lost tax revenue and brand value. It outlines how these fakes mislead consumers, threaten intellectual property, and even link to child labor and organized crime. With real-world examples, law enforcement action, and a breakdown of the gray market, the presentation emphasizes the need for stronger awareness, enforcement, and consumer responsibility to protect authenticity and economic integrity.