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M&S wins intellectual property infringement case against Aldi

Supermarket giant M&S has defeated Aldi in court over allegations that they copied their popular festive gin. Hitting the shelves…

Brand protection in the beauty industry

Even in the wake of a global pandemic and subsequent recession, the beauty and personal care industry is thriving. Currently…

Counterfeit for Christmas

A recent poll conducted by The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), revealed that 79% of UK shoppers will be watching…

SnapDragon appoints new General Counsel

We are delighted to announce Ewan McIntyre has joined SnapDragon as our first ever General Counsel.  Ewan brings extensive commercial legal…

How to protect your brand from counterfeits this Black Friday and Cyber Monday

SnapDragon is all too aware of the tactics fraudsters use to sell counterfeit goods online. In days gone by, consumers…

Brand impersonation grows on Twitter amid Elon Musk’s verification process overhaul

Since Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the social platform has gone through a few controversial changes. None more…

SnapDragon featured in CyberNews’ top brand protection specialists

Despite counterfeits being a high-profile global problem – we all know it – many small and medium-sized businesses do very…

SnapDragon adds Image Detection to its DIY Brand Protection Solution to Help Businesses Identify Trademark Infringements

SnapDragon are proud to announce new features for our self-service brand protection solution, Swoop, which helps protect businesses of all sizes against…

Disney’s copyright over Mickey Mouse due to expire

These days, you could be forgiven for simply associating Disney with worldwide theme parks and blockbuster franchises, but the story…

Is your brand safe on Amazon Prime day?

Amazon Prime day has become a staple in online shoppers’ calendars. The annual event, originally created to celebrate the company’s…

How to report an intellectual property infringement on Facebook

Finding abuses of your intellectual property (IP) on social media can be hugely frustrating, and instances are on the rise…

Charlie and the counterfeit chocolate factory

When people think of counterfeiting, they usually think of designer handbags, apparel and fashion accessories. However, fakes, copycats and counterfeits…

World anti-counterfeiting day 2022!

Today is world anti-counterfeiting day, now in it’s 24th year! Today we raise awareness of the dangers of fake goods….

World Intellectual Property Day 2022 – Championing young talent!

Happy World Intellectual Property (IP) Day! This year’s theme is “IP and Youth: Innovating for a better future” which aims…

Fast Fashion and Fakes – A close look at Shein

What makes fast fashion…well…fast? Simply put,  it’s the rate at which the garments are produced, purchased, shipped, and discarded. The…

Test Purchasing – The Do’s and Don’ts

Test purchasing is an important part of any brand protection strategy, whether you do it yourself, or anonymously through contacts….

SnapDragon wins Ceed Women in Industry Award

Last week, the SnapDragon team was delighted to attend this Year’s Ceed Scotland awards. The Ceed (The Centre for Engineering,…

David and Goliath: When big brands steal big ideas

Large enterprises copying small, independent brands’ ideas is a common theme. Pinching product designs, even if perhaps ‘only through having…

Safer Internet Day – how SnapDragon keeps you safe online

Safer Internet Day occurs every year in February to promote making the internet a safer place for children. It was…

5 essential brand protection strategies for 2022

Whether you’re just starting out, or are a seasoned business owner, protecting your brand from copycats and counterfeits should always…

The London Toy Fair 2022

After the disappointment of the London Toy Fair being cancelled in 2021 due to Covid-19, we were delighted to be…

How covid-19 created a surge the fake alcohol trade

The effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic are still being felt around the world. As we head into another uncertain…

SnapDragon’s new SaaS service makes brand protection accessible to everyone

SnapDragon is pleased to announce our new self-service solution, making brand protection accessible to businesses of any size. With flexible…

SnapDragon recognised for Queen’s Award 2020

We are absolutely delighted that SnapDragon Monitoring was awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise within the Innovation category in 2020….

Britain’s supply chain nightmare creating a breeding ground for counterfeit goods this Christmas

This year has been a turbulent time for the whole world, as we struggle to get back to normality in…

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