14.7.2020. Instead of the fake world trade according to OECD estimates, total trade volume by product Pirates will be 509 billion dollars a year and rising. This especially applies to the automotive industry.
For this reason, Daimler AG against counterfeiters is a constant. The company is working closely with the relevant authorities as customs.
“In 2019, 520 supported and together we started on the official raids. A total of more than 1.6 million counterfeit products were seized Daimler. The management board of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG Renata Jungo Brungger, a member responsible for integrity and legal affairs, in many cases, security-related spare parts, such as brake discs, wheel, or the front glass it was like,“ he said.
A high level of criminal energy of product Pirates and to continue to achieve high margins of the drug trade according to a study by the Economic Union Unifab. In many cases, organized under inhuman conditions to produce environmental standards, health and safety or human rights without regard to counterfeiters of goods. Spare parts for this Mercedes-Benz or any other sellers is not authorized, but illegal cost by product Pirates. Optics generally the original track is not fake product, the quality is often of poor quality, and minimum legal requirements are distinguished from Mrs profession. So pose significant risk to the health and safety of our customers.
Renata Jungo Brungger the safety of our customers is a top priority for us: “brand protection customer protection. Drive a zero tolerance strategy against counterfeiters. Therefore, we built a special area to accommodate ships of counterfeiters.“
Customs and intellectual property practice globally is being established and closely integrated with law enforcement agencies in the area. Brand protection strategy three pillars “monitoring includes intrusion prevention”. Brand guardians the online platform to check prices and counterfeiters around the world in questionable or measure to follow.
A stunning low price typical alarm signals abnormalities in the quality of product or sales questionable online resources. Global counterfeiting production and distribution networks the purpose of printing large structures with the local authorities, and destruction.
More action criminal proceedings or suits for injunctive relief, information and damages. Brand is also closely with the police in the Prevention of Customs and pads. Training and raising awareness of the risks and safety information to help to distinguish between the original and the fake material. The team is a contribution to sustainability – in terms of security, but also human rights and Environmental Protection.
(Left) (source Daimler AG) (right) stress testing: after the original and the fake wheels
