What's Hot With Counterfeiters
Name a popular brand, and there's likely a counterfeit version of it available somewhere in the world. The World Customs Organization reports that counterfeit goods account for nearly 10% of worldwide trade, an estimated $500 billion annually. Nearly every industry is affected, ranging from footwear to pharmaceuticals to batteries.Click through our gallery as BusinessWeek takes a look at some of the industries popular with today's counterfeiters.
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