Q: What do Robbie Williams, Kill Bill 2, Nike, Viagra, orgasms and Rolex all have in common?

 

A: They have all been faked.

Fakes, Counterfeits or Pirated Goods are all terms used to describe merchandise that has been copied and is sold without the consent of brand owner.

Whilst faking orgasms is hardly an important matter the practice of faking other peoples branded products is against the law and can lead to heavy fines and even imprisonment in some countries.

4IPR is a consortium of businesses that hold a common objective - making people aware of the shortcomings of producing cheap copies of fashionable products and the hidden dangers that buyers face when they purchase such items.

To find out about how fakes affect our lives and hamper or prevent the development of new products that we are all looking forward to using in future please continue to explore the content of this site. At various points you will be invited to take part in interactive quizzes, download vouchers for reductions on merchandise and find out about what's happening in the fight against piracy.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT GOVERNMENTS INSIST ON HIGH TRADING STANDARDS TO ENSURE THAT WE GET THE VERY BEST ON OFFER. GOODS THAT MEET THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SET DOWN BY GOVERNMENTS OFFER US SUITABLE PROTECTION. SUPPLIERS OF FAKES PAY NO REGARD TO THESE RULES ? LET THE BUYER BEWARE.

Pirate Goods? - It's not worth the risk!