In one recent example, federal agencies in new jersey. Results show that consumer ethics and locus of control are strong predictors of the evaluation of counterfeit products. Technology and counterfeiting in the fashion industry. Information from the customs services of the united states and eu member states provides an insight into which countries are the biggest. On average, 20 percent of all consumer products in the chinese market are counterfeit.
How to spot counterfeit journal metric services wiley. Attitudes toward counterfeit products and generation differentia article pdf available in research journal of applied sciences, engineering and technology 49. This paper aims to investigate the factors affecting consumers attitude towards counterfeit fashion products and the relationship of consumers attitude towards counterfeit fashion products with purchase intention. Counterfeiting and terrorism journal of intellectual. Therefore, they finally pay an excessive price for an inferior product. Mapping trade in counterfeit contents and pirated goods. The study focused on canadian and chinese consumers. Predicting intention to purchase counterfeit products international. Accordingly, this paper explores consumer motivations to purchase counterfeit products and identifies possible counter.
International research journal of business studies vol. Consumer responses towards counterfeits, journal of consumer marketing, vol. If you receive an invitation from a service, here are a few questions that you should ask. The study is also set out to examine the relationship of consumers buying behavior towards counterfeit. Tran 2 abstract this paper investigates determinants that influence on consumers attitudes toward non deceptive counterfeit fashion products and behavioral intention to. Information from the customs services of the united states and eu member states.
The counterfeit good industry in modern china daxue consulting. The effects of counterfeiting on consumer search request pdf. Copyright and trademark offences which might infringe the. Modeling of determinants influence in consumer behavior. No longer is the emergence of imitation products confined to branded luxury goods and final markets. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. American journal of industrial and business management, 5, 819827. Examining consumers attitude towards purchase of counterfeit. Counterfeits have harmful effects on patients health and can kill counterfeits frustrate efforts to deal with high. Previous research reveals inconsistent and sometimes inconclusive findings regarding whether.
With the advent of growing economy, needs of the customers have been satisfied by producing high quality and tailor made goods. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can come across medicines seemingly packaged. Analysis of the demand for counterfeit goods article pdf available in journal of fashion marketing and management 151. Counterfeiting is a rampant, immoral market phenomenon.
Research shows that the rampancy of this trade and the rapidness of its growth. The results show that trade in counterfeit and pirated goods amounted to up to 2. In an era of globalized trade relations where food and pharmaceutical products cross borders effortlessly, consumers face counterfeit and deteriorated products at elevated rates. Product counterfeiting from consumer s point of view stops the consumers to buy. While sales of counterfeit goods rapidly increase, so do the fraudulent sales of counterfeit products on the internet. Counterfeiting costs everyone what is counterfeiting intellectual property ip theft. This paper presents multifunctional, biodegradable hydrogel microparticles that can provide information on the authenticity and the potential deterioration of the. It is a multibillion dollar business which is spreading widely fast among the low income earners. The affect of counterfeit products on luxury brands. Consumers awareness and perceptions of luxury counterfeits. Analysis of consumer attitudes to purchase intentions of. A critical evaluation 145 awareness, weak enforcement of legislations and flexibility in the current legal framework. The impact of counterfeiting on online consumer rights in europe the risks of buying counterfeits on the internet, and tips from the eccnet for consumers in europe who want to avoid unpleasant surprises due to these products. But no matter how sophisticated the anti counterfeit strategy is, where there is a demand there will be a supply.
Illicit market for counterfeit products at small businesses. Counterfeit products pose a nearly incalculable risk to human health and safety, and the health of the global economy. Reuters counterfeit handbags seized in hong kong contact us for any question on the chinese market size of the market for counterfeit products from china. The impact of counterfeiting on online consumer rights in. This article discusses the limitations of existing trackandtrace technologies. Counterfeits are now estimated to account for 5% to 7% of world trade business news 2005a. Trade in counterfeit products is a flourishing business and a major problem in the global economy.
Moral disgust evoked by perceived counterfeiting can infect the efficacy of genuine products that resemble the counterfeit. Business strategies in the counterfeit market thorsten staakea. This study also aims to examine the direct relationship between selfregulatory efficacy and purchase behaviour of counterfeit products. Due to this competitive edge, in some markets in some parts of the world, counterfeit products are far more common than the originals. These cyber giants should develop adequate technical filters and public institutions should provide smart policing.
In addition, the present study also fills the gap in the intentionactual behaviour relationship. March 2017 cofunded by the european consumer centre european union help and advice for consumers in europe. When counterfeit goods are purchased, individuals are put at risk of contaminated products, poisonous ingredients or malfunctioning parts. The impact of counterfeit consumer products on social life. Proposed model of consumer attitudes toward counterfeit fashion products value consciousness lichtenstein et al. Therefore, the present study aimed at assessing public awareness and the ability to identify counterfeit antimalarial drugs based on simple observations such as appearance of the drugs. Counterfeiting activity is a worldwide phenomenon rapidly increasing in every country, developing or developed. Consumer complicity with counterfeit products emerald. The global counterfeit trade for all items, from purses to electronics to software, is worth usd 461 billion, about 2.
The only surefire way to shrink the market for counterfeit products in china is to deter consumers from purchasing fake goods in the first place. Aug 23, 2011 the purpose of this study is to investigate impacts of counterfeit branded products cbp ownership on branded products bp and to explore determinants of cbp purchase intention of both cbp owners and cbp non. In the case of illegal websites and counterfeit products sold on auction websites, companies should ask isps to collaborate in blocking the websites, removing domain names, and shutting down infringers accounts. Drug counterfeiting in india is a very lucrative business. The growth in counterfeit medications is a significant public health issue.
Data from a survey of 400 respondents drawn from morocco was tested with logistic regression models to determine the significant factors that trigger responsiveness and deterrence to counterfeit products. Research journal of applied sciences, engineering and technology 49. Illicit market for counterfeit products at small businesses in michigan show all authors. In both developing and developed countries around the world, counterfeit goods are found in a wide spectrum of categories including apparel, electronics, beverages, food. A total of 211 usable questionnaires were gathered. Government partners and private sector stakeholders who are critical to helping secure supply chains to stem the tide of counterfeit and pirated goods. The low quality of many counterfeits, especially those related to health and safety, has had catastrophic consequences. Determinants of consumer willingness to purchase nondeceptive counterfeit products irena vida this study o. The study aims to investigate the factors which affect the buying behaviour of the consumers and their attitudes towards counterfeit products.
Consumers awareness and perceptions on luxury counterfeits. Trade in counterfeit goods is perceived as a substantial threat to various industries. Tocta report 2010 low res united nations office on drugs. Dhs is committed to combating counterfeiters and pirates with the help of our u. If these items were added, the total magnitude of counterfeiting and piracy worldwide. Modeling of determinants influence in consumer behavior towards counterfeit fashion products phuong v.
Counterfeits have harmful effects on patients health and. Determinants of consumer willingness to purchase nondeceptive counterfeit products irena vida. International journal of research in marketing 19 2. Factors influencing attitudes and intention to purchase. The results also suggest that the more evaluation the subject has for the counterfeit products, the more intention the subject would have to purchase the counterfeit product. Counterfeit medicines represent an enormous public health challenge. The purpose of this study is to investigate impacts of counterfeit branded products cbp ownership on branded products bp and to explore determinants of cbp purchase intention of both cbp owners and cbp non. Biodegradable microparticles for simultaneous detection of.
Information on public awareness and ability to identify counterfeit drugs is scanty. Therefore, we avoid using counterfeit in this article because of these concerns. Combating trafficking in counterfeit and pirated goods. In recent years, counterfeiting has grown exponentially and has now become a grave economic problem. The term counterfeit is increasingly being replaced with falsified because of the argument for emphasis on intellectual property rights and commercial interests rather than public health and safety 23, 24. Pdf attitudes toward counterfeit products and generation differentia. A survey of 382 respondents was conducted in the mumbai city.
That is, when consumers are exposed to a counterfeit, genuine products resembling the counterfeit can become tainted, triggering moral disgust and hence leading to degraded product efficacy. Also with the consumers who had the higher evaluation towards counterfeit products, the intention to buy the counterfeit products would be high. Indias status as a low cost manufacturing base has opened up the gates for counterfeiters. Counterfeit products and the role of the consumer in saudi arabia. Apr 20, 2012 read counterfeit products, trends in organized crime on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. It is thus not surprising that while the united nations, the european union, g8 and others present action plans to dry up financial sources for terrorists, rightholder organizations remind the authorities and policymakers of the links between counterfeiting and terrorism. It then examines how combining iot and blockchain provides a mature way to digitally track and trace products by fully integrating. Apr 03, 2009 trade in counterfeit goods is perceived as a substantial threat to various industries. The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the effects of brand reputations high vs. Product tracking and tracing with iot and blockchain. The counterfeit good industry in modern china daxue. Moreover, if the consumers view integrity as critical, the chances of them viewing counterfeit products as an alternative would be less, but if the consumers do not feel that integrity is important then they would be less guilty viewing counterfeit products ang et al. Counterfeiting is defined as the act of producing or selling a product. Public awareness and identification of counterfeit drugs.
Technological revolution has increased the production and distribution of goods to each nook and corner. Public health implications of counterfeit medications. Department of energy health, safety and security office of corporate safety analysis this training document is in the process of being revised by the office of analysis hs24. The acquisition of counterfeits poses an ethical dilemma as it benefits the buyer and illegal seller at the cost of the legitimate producer and with fewer taxes being paid throughout the supply chain. The harmful effects of counterfeit goods athens state. Counterfeiting is a federal and state crime, involving the manufacturing or distribution of goods under someone elses name, and without their permission. Because online auction sites, like ebay, have no warranties of authenticity and quality control is nonexistent, counterfeiters can easily distribute misleading or fake products around the globe. The selling of counterfeit goods on the internet, at walkin stores, and by sidewalk vendors and doortodoor salespeople is big business. The economic impact of counterfeiting and piracy executive. Counterfeit products, trends in organized crime 10. Illicit market for counterfeit products at small businesses in michigan brandon a.
Geographical spread of counterfeit products while most countries have some trade in counterfeit goods, some have become notorious for producing and exporting large quantities of fakes. This was even higher in the eu context where counterfeit and pirated goods amounted to up to 5 % of imports. Phase 1 was exploratory, with the primary purpose of understanding how culture influences consumer attitudes towards counterfeit goods in areas such as values, beliefs, customs, religion and national identity bartels, 1967. Pdf given growth in international trade in counterfeit products and whereas. Counterfeit goods, takes viewers on a rare look inside a global crime spree, where the goods are produced and confiscated in a world of highrisk and highreward. The illicit trade in counterfeit antimalarial drugs is a major setback to the fight against malaria. These products are produced and marketed as equivalents to the regulated versions of the medications they represent, but they can contain ingredients that are incorrect or of poor quality or can contain the wrong amount of an active pharmaceutical ingredient. Pdf attitudes toward counterfeit products and generation. Identifying and cutting off terrorists access to funding has become a key priority for the international community.
Determinants of consumer willingness to purchase nondeceptive. Yabaolu is a modern building housing 300 private showrooms, each representing a chinese factory where the fake goods are produced. Unfortunately, there are fraudulent services that offer to index journals for a fee. The relationship between willingness to buy counterfeit goods and. The impact of counterfeiting on online consumer rights in europe. Determinants of consumer willingness to purchase non. Street markets and retail shops had highest availability of counterfeit goods whereas night markets were not prevailing there in that area. Counterfeit articles are increasingly finding their way into other sectors, including the fast.
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