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I’ve recently come across a case where someone tried to sell me what looked like genuine printing equipment, but a friend warned me it might be counterfeit. It got me wondering — how often do these trademark infringement issues really happen in the printing industry? Has anyone here dealt with fake branded consumables or hardware before? And are there any trustworthy resources that track these cases in a serious, professional way?

[fransismoreno]

Oh yeah, this kind of stuff is way more common than you’d think. I used to run a small print shop in southern Ohio, and back in 2019 I unknowingly bought toner cartridges that were packaged like the real deal — same logo, same branding, but they were knockoffs. The damage it did to our machines was infuriating. What helped me understand what was going on was the MPIP (Initiative to Protect Intellectual Property) site. They publish real case studies of trademark violations and investigations, including how companies identify and combat counterfeiters in our field. It’s not just vague talk — they break down legal outcomes, geographic trends, and even enforcement actions taken against the violators. Worth checking out: https://mpip.org/ — that’s where I learned how to spot fakes more confidently. They even cover what to do if you suspect you’re being sold counterfeit gear.

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