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This article explores the ecosystem of domains hosted on the .shop (‘dot-shop’) extension, which is popularly used for e-commerce websites, but has also been noted to be disproportionately commonly utilised by bad actors in the construction of fraudulent sites.
Brand Protection Notebook: AI-powered Result Scoring
AI functionality is a key component of SnapDragon’s brand protection technology platform, used to prioritise and categorise results for further analysis. Dealing with the large volumes of results collected via monitoring can be a major operational challenge, and therefore a robust process for identifying the highest-threat findings is essential for building efficiency into the analysis process.
Counterfeit Jewellery in a Digital Era: The Brand Authenticity Challenge
Counterfeit jewellery has entered a new era. What was once characterised by crude imitations sold in physical markets has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem that combines advanced manufacturing, digital marketing, and emerging technologies to imitate some of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands.
As counterfeiters continue to refine their methods, protecting intellectual property requires more than traditional enforcement. It demands ongoing visibility across the online landscape, rapid identification of emerging threats, and the ability to respond before counterfeit products reach consumers.
Beyond Trademarks: Why Trade Dress Is Critical in the Era of Generative AI
Most brands focus on protecting their logo, yet some of the most valuable brand assets are often left completely exposed. Once a competitor or counterfeiter begins imitating these elements, the damage to customer trust, market share and brand value can be significant.
The reality is that a brand is made up of far more than its name or logo.
Safeguarding L.L.Bean’s Quality Craftsmanship and Customer Trust at Scale
L.L.Bean enhanced the company’s in‑house IP enforcement to a strategic brand protection partnership with SnapDragon, expanding global monitoring, utilising AI-driven detection, and strengthening enforcement results around copycats, impersonation and phishing sites targeting L.L.Bean customers worldwide.
The Hidden Competitor: Why Counterfeiters Deserve a Seat in Your Strategy
SnapDragon’s Joseph Bua delves into the importance of seeing counterfeiters as competitors, and the brands that recognize counterfeiters as an important strategic threat, will be better positioned to protect both market share and customer trust in the long term in his latest blog.
