World - The problem of product piracy is one that UK, European and US manufacturers are increasingly aware of. The growth in cheap copies of high-end lighting and audio products is visible at almost every major trade show on the industry calendar, and few manufacturers have not witnessed their own designs on other exhibition stands. Yet tackling this problem is an expensive and arduous task - with doubtful end results.

In the September issue of Lighting&Sound International magazine, we will look at the problem, speaking to leading manufacturers about their experiences, and to leading Intellectual Property advisers, trade show organizers and industry bodies about what, if anything, can be done to combat it. How do we stop importers from selling on copied product? How do we educate end-users about the pitfalls of using cheap copies?

If you would like to contribute your views and experiences to this article, please contact L&SI editor Lee Baldock at the e-mail address below.

E-mail: lee@plasa.org.


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