- Record Counterfeit Detentions: In 2023, EU law enforcement authorities detained 152 million counterfeit articles, marking a 77% increase from the previous year, with an estimated total value of €3.4 billion, a 68% rise from 2022.
- Joint Report Insights: A new report by the EUIPO and European Commission emphasizes the urgent need for continued action against counterfeiters, utilizing data from police, customs, and market surveillance authorities to inform policymakers and enforcement strategies.
- Trends in Detentions: While there was a 14% decrease in the estimated value of counterfeit goods at the EU border, the overall number of detentions increased by 7%, driven by a higher number of cheaper products, particularly in the internal market.
- Common Counterfeit Products: The majority of detained counterfeit items included games, toys, recorded media, labels, and packaging materials, which together constituted nearly three-quarters of all seizures, with infringers using tactics to avoid detection.
- Main Sources and Transport Methods: China remains the leading source of counterfeit goods entering the EU, followed by Hong Kong and Türkiye. Postal and express courier services are the most common transport methods, indicating a need for heightened scrutiny in these areas.
Source ec.europa.eu
