SPTO,'s annual campaign to raise awareness of the consumption of counterfeit goods

The purchase and sale of counterfeit products is a major problem with serious consequences, not only economic consequences for the companies directly affected. Counterfeits can also cause damage to health and safety, to the environment, can generate job losses and also represent unfair competition for legal local businesses.

Furthermore, the counterfeiting business is operated by mafias and is always linked to the commission of other serious crimes such as money laundering or labor exploitation, among others.

To raise awareness of this issue, the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (SPTO) and the Ministry of Industry and Tourism have launched an awareness campaign against the consumption of counterfeit products.

As usual, the campaign is being disseminated around Black Friday and Christmas, and this year specifically between November 22 and December 20. It will be broadcast on major media such as television, radio, newspapers, and internet and will be displayed in the streets of Spanish cities, cinemas and shopping malls.

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