...Cosimo Magazzino; Mantovani Michela Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the counterfeiting process in Italy, at a subnational level. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses panel data estimators and mixture models regression. Findings – The paper finds...

...David Reynolds Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the benefits of alternative, business‐based approaches to tackling the trade in counterfeit goods. Design/methodology/approach The findings in the paper are based on over six years of personal experience in the brand protection...

...Peter Lowe Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight how terrorists are using counterfeiting to fund their operations. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides an overview of the links between counterfeiting and terrorism. Findings Terrorist groups have multiple sources...