24Apr
24Apr
Proactive vs. Reactive Online Brand Protection: Why Strategy Beats Automation
Online brand abuse is no longer a series of isolated incidents, it is a constantly evolving ecosystem of counterfeiters, unauthorized sellers, and bad actors who adapt quickly to enforcement tactics. Yet many brands still rely on reactive online brand protection, responding to infringements only after...
24Apr
The Hidden Costs of Set-It-and-Forget-It Online Brand Protection
At first glance, automated online brand protection platforms appear efficient. They promise scale, dashboards, and hands-off enforcement powered by artificial intelligence. For busy legal, compliance, and brand teams, the appeal of a “set-it-and-forget-it” solution is understandable, especially when resources are limited and infringement volumes are...
24Apr
Are You Getting Reports or Results? Why Online Brand Protection Requires More Than Data
Why Personalized Relationships Matter More Than Ever In a world of eCommerce, digital marketplaces, and social media, online brand abuse has become more sophisticated—and more damaging—than ever before. Counterfeiters, trademark infringers, and unauthorized sellers move quickly, adapt constantly, and exploit gaps in automated systems. Yet many brands...
09Dec
Do AI Apps Follow Different Standards for Trademark Counterfeiting vs. Copyright Piracy?
By Bharat Kapoor, Vice President, Online Brand Protection, Authentix This Authentix article has been published as a part of the Asia Video Industry Association’s Asia Video Report 2026. To read the full report, click here. Various lawsuits on...
22Oct
Mapping Counterfeiting Threats and Formulating Enforcement Strategies in the Online World of Pharmaceuticals: A Case Study
Introduction and Initial Assessment When anti-counterfeiting investigations result in criminal actions on the ground, they are often thought of as examples for successful enforcement. However, for IP owners with large portfolios, such actions may only constitute a drop in the ocean. This is particularly true for...
22Sep
Next Generation Authentication Technologies to Secure Your Supply Chain
Modern supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to counterfeit goods, which not only harm brand reputation and lead to significant financial losses but also pose risks to public safety and impact economic stability. The swift digitalization of the global economy, combined with the dominance of ecommerce...
16Sep
Safeguarding Your Brand: How Authentix’s Onboarding Process Leads the Way in Online Brand Protection
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, protecting a brand’s intellectual property (IP) and reputation is more critical than ever. Trademark and design counterfeiting, lookalike products, reuse of packaging, and parallel importation are just a few multifaceted threats brand owners can face. Copyright challenges, such as...
16Jul
When Do Dupes Dupe? The Challenges of Taking Down Copycat Products from Online Platforms
In In recent years, a major problem confronting brand owners has been the rise of “dupe” products on online platforms. Driven by millennial and Gen Z influencers and consumers, the term ostensibly gained currency as shorthand for “duplicate”. Yet, as one academic
08Jul