Counterfeit

Question 1

Where are counterfeit goods important?

Answer 1

• into countries like South Africa

Question 2

Where do counterfeits come from?

Answer 2

• mainly far East
• eg. China

Question 3

Where are counterfeit goods generally sold?

Answer 3

• the informal market

Question 4

How is counterfeit brought into the country?

Answer 4

• containers that are mis-labelled with false documents
• in luggage of travellers

Question 5

What happens with counterfeit products at customs?

Answer 5

• authorities cannot prevent all counterfeit goods from coming into the country
• police conduct raids at the point of sale

Question 6

Why is it difficult to stop the trade of counterfeit goods?

Answer 6

• informal traders have no fixed address
• move their stalls often to avoid being apprehended

Question 7

Who is affected by brand piracy?

Answer 7

• designers
• manufacturers
• the economy
• society

Question 8

How is the original manufacturer affected by brand piracy?

Answer 8

• lose income

Question 9

How is the brand affected by brand piracy?

Answer 9

• brand image is harmed
• prevents registered trademark owners from entering markets where pirate brands are popular

Question 10

How are retailers affected by brand piracy?

Answer 10

• damages retailers who are selling legitimate products
• results in missed opportunities to create jobs
• actual job losses

Question 11

How does counterfeiting affect the economy?

Answer 11

• deprives national economies of custom duties and tax revenues