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Authentication and anti-counterfeiting technologies deployed for FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup Finals in South Africa are less than 100 days away. While the battle on the pitch begins on June 11, the off-the-pitch brand and product protection battle is already underway. It pits FIFA, sponsors, merchandising partners and teams of IP lawyers on one hand against those who will seek to cash in illegally on the 19th FIFA World Cup.
Randall Burgess from the International Authentication Association (IAA) explores the problems faced by major sporting events, from counterfeit and sub-standard merchandise through to illegal ticket sales. He looks at the growing role authentication and anti-counterfeiting technologies are playing in fighting back and advises how other brand managers can learn valuable lessons.
Sporting events are big business and the spin-off sales from merchandise are worth millions. The FIFA World Cup – the world’s biggest sporting event – typically attracts a global viewing audience of more than 30 billion and is expected to rake in more ... [ more ]
Harrow Council to provide every home in the borough with SmartWater anti-burglar liquid
After a year of extensive research and a formal European Tender process, Harrow Council will now offer "SmartWater", to all 85,000 houses and flats across the North London borough. Householders mark their valuables with the solution which leaves an indelible and individual trace on valuables. It is almost impossible to remove and shows up under UV light - allowing police to conclusively establish where it was stolen from.
The marking of household valuables is just one aspect of the SmartWater campaign, which will be rolled out across the borough; Harrow Police are being equipped with UV detection equipment at no cost, whilst Harrow Council will partner with the police on separate covert operations to target persistent offenders. These covert operations will deploy cutting-edge SmartWater spray systems which mark offender’s skin, clothing and hair linking them to a specific crime scene.
Whilst SmartWater has been used selectively in London, it is thought to be the first time a C... [ more ]
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LA council looks at hiking police, fire fees in budget crunch (Daily Breeze)
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Crofton man gets 25 years in hijacking (The Capital)
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