Case Study

Discover how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) acts as a key protector at the nation's borders, while the global supply chain remains vulnerable to the stealthy infiltration of counterfeit goods, impacting everyday consumers.

A new significant study has unveiled the harsh realities of the global counterfeit market, showing a direct connection between fake goods and the exploitation of vulnerable workers.

Counterfeit products pose a significant problem for U.S. brands, particularly those originating from China.

Luxury watches are esteemed for their representation of craftsmanship, achievement, and enduring elegance. However, it is alarming to see that fake watches are becoming more convincing, tricking consumers and harming the watch industry.  Buying a counterfeit watch is not simply a harmless choice; it contributes to a global crime network that misleads buyers, negatively impacts economies, and undermines legitimate businesses. Acknowledging these risks highlights the important

In the ongoing fight against counterfeit goods, knowledge is a key tool. STU knows that for authorities to take effective action, they need to have a strong understanding of intellectual property (IP) rights,  basic differentiators between fake products and the originals, how counterfeiters operate, how to take good photos of products, and who to contact locally. To support this, STU has created two training programs focused on ongoing education to increase the effectiveness