When we planned for the First Parliament Expo on Counterfeits which was held at the Members Lounge of the Parliament of Uganda on the 26 th April, 2017, nothing fully prepared us for the issues which we eventually met at the Expo. You could tell from some speeches and murmurs at the Expo that there was considerable difficulty in distinguishing a counterfeit from a substandard good. Many thought that the fight against counterfeits was disguised as an effort to protect interests of multinational corporations only and discourage local innovators . Others needed to be reminded that counterfeiting of a trademark was an offence under both International and Local Laws. At ACN, we understand that bridging the knowledge gaps between different stakeholders who affect and are affected by counterfeits is essential in the fight against counterfeits. This article is another step in helping stakeholders gain more understanding in the counterfeit debate . In simple terms, a Counterfei...
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