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'Market of Fakes' in Naples, capital of counterfeits and Camorra

As top brands like Gucci and Prada prepare to report billions in sales this month, luxury fakes on the streets of Naples are also yielding a jaw-dropping cash stream -- for the mafia.
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Study Highlights Illicit Trade in Fakes and Trade Mark Filings Trends During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted international trade, not least in the realm of counterfeit goods.
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Hard rock band Kiss sells brand and songs for $300 m

The hard rock band Kiss has sold its back catalogue of songs to a Swedish music investor for a figure thought to be upwards of $300m (£237m).
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How to spot a fake football shirt: complete guide

Don’t get caught out by crooks. Here’s a simple guide on how to spot fake versions of your favourite football shirts.
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200 artists and songwriters sign letter of termination of unresponsible use of AI

More than 200 artists feature on a new open letter submitted by the Artist Rights Alliance non-profit, calling on artificial intelligence tech companies, developers, platforms, digital music servic
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Adidas blocks personalized German jerseys over Nazi symbolism

Adidas AG is preventing people from buying personalized German football uniforms after concerns emerged that the design of the number 44 resembles a symbol used by Nazi-era SS units.
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Denuvo introduces new watermarking tech to help developers trace leaks

Security software company Denuvo has introduced new watermarking tech designed to identify leakers.
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Mbappé better than Messi and Ronaldo... in number of EU trademarks

Mbappé owns seven EU trademarks, including his famous cross-armed pose, in comparison to six apiece for Messi and Ronaldo.
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The rise of dupe culture: This app scours the internet for fancy furniture knockoffs

Dupe, a new app created by veteran entrepreneur Bobby Ghoshal, is already being hyped by some big names in tech. 
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