Counterfeit Goods and Organised Crime

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'Blakeney's writing in the book is tight. As will be seen from this overview, there are many, many studies and reports into his subject-matter from sources around the globe. He weaves voluminous information into neat summaries and segues, leading the reader to the next idea easily and logically. Its references to the primary intra- and international organisations dealing with counterfeit goods and organised crime and to the relevant legislation, treaties and agreements make this book a useful handbook, as well as an enlightening read about a subject that possibly does not receive the attention it should from intellectual property practitioners.' -- Siobhan Ryan KC, Intellectual Property Forum 'Counterfeiting is a plague that is growing, and will soon exceed trillions of dollars of stolen top line revenue from major organizations world wide. This book documents the hidden players behind this problem, and documents the level of organized crime that is implicit in this work. This is a fascinating tale of the "behind the scenes" activities that are producing a steady stream of counterfeit goods, and how organizations need to act to curb this black tide.' -- Robert Handfield, North Carolina State University, US 'A comprehensive examination of the international trade in counterfeit goods and the links to international organized crime. Covering mainly trademark infringement but including copyright, Professor Blakeney's long experience in this field make him an ideal assessor of the factors involved and apposite case studies underline the significance of the phenomenon leading to a succinct "Way Forward".' -- John Anderson, The Global Anti-Counterfeiting Group, France 'The links between organised crime and counterfeits have become an issue of crucial importance to international trade and intellectual property enforcement. In this book, Blakeney brings a wealth of experience, critical insight and sustained analysis to his examination of the complex legal and socio-economic environments involved.' -- Phillip Johnson, Cardiff University, UK