30.09. 2015 - 30.10. 2015
Plagiarius Competition 2016
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Brand + product piracy: Negative Award “Plagiarius“ sheds public light on unscrupulous counterfeits
Since 1977 Aktion Plagiarius has been increasing the public awareness of the unscrupulous business practices of counterfeiters who pilfer intellectual property (innovative design / technical solutions) and pass it off as their own creative achievement.
The business with fake products and plagiarisms is booming. Globalisation, the internet and gullible bargain hunters allow these counterfeiters multi-billions in earnings. The original producers' damages are tremendous, and consumers unknowingly take serious risks..
Entrepreneurs and designers affected by plagiarism should send a clear signal to imitators that they do not accept counterfeits, but rather fight them. With our negative award "Plagiarius" we facilitate the deterrence of the imitators (supply) and the sensitisation of the consumers (demand). However, in this context, we need your examples - consumer and industrial goods likewise.
The Plagiarius-Competition is announced for the 40th time. Aktion Plagiarius grants this negative award at the annual "Ambiente", the world's largest consumer goods trade fair, during an international press conference. The award is given to those manufacturers and distributors whom the jury has found guilty of making or selling "the most flagrant" (design) imitations.
The aim of Plagiarius is to inform the public - industry, politicians and consumers alike - about the sweeping extent of the damages and dangers incurred by fakes and plagiarisms. Furthermore Plagiarius is a great conduit for industry to shed light on this problem on an international basis.
The huge public awareness level of "Plagiarius" often makes a strong impact. In the past, numerous imitators have withdrawn their remainding stock from the market, have signed cease and desist letters or revealed their suppliers.
Designers and companies affected by plagiarisms are invited to register for the Plagiarius Competition 2016.
What needs to be submitted?
- The original product (if the packaging has also been copied, please provide that as well)
- The alleged plagiarism (incl. packaging)
- The filled in registration form (1 printed version 1 sent by email to info@plagiarius.com)
- Any correspondence with the imitator
- Copies of IPR Intellectual Property Registrations, if any registered
- If needed, any further information that may be helpful for the jury (short and concise)
On February 12, 2016 - the first day of the Ambiente" International Consumer Goods Trade Fair - the award ceremony / press conference of "Plagiarius 2016 will take place. All entries will be shown from February 12-16, 2016 in Foyer 5.1 / 6.1 during the "Ambiente". Afterwards the prize winner products will be shown in the Museum Plagiarius in Solingen (Germany) and at changing world-wide exhibitions.
Registrations are welcome any time from now on. The registration form and the terms and conditions can be downloaded here.
For further information please contact Christine Lacroix at info@plagiarius.com or by phone +49(0)7308 / 922 422.
Plagiarius Competition 2016 - Registration deadline: November 30, 2015
Early Bird Tariff for registrations before October 31, 2015.
Více informací na: www.plagiarius.com; www.designpublisher.com
