Press Releases

OpSec Security, Inc. Announces Intent to Acquire UK-based Delta Labelling Ltd.

aspinoso — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:50:41 -0400

Acquisition complement OpSec’s existing brand protection offerings to sports, fashion and apparel brands, expanding global reach

DENVER — April 11, 2012 — OpSec Security Group PLC, the global leader in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, today announced the acquisition of UK-based Delta Labelling Ltd. And Delta Labelling Hong Kong. Headquartered in Tamworth, England, Delta supplies high quality leather, printed, woven and metal labels to the fashion and sportswear industries for brand prtections and enhancement. The acquisition will also provide OpSec with a distribution facility in Hong Kong and the opportunity to expand its presence in Asian markets.

Counterfeit Tablets Crowd Market as CES 2012 Kicks Off

aspinoso — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:29:06 -0500

OpSec notes suspicious listings for Kindle, Galaxy and Xoom; offers tips to spot fakes

Boston, MA — January 10, 2012 — With nearly 100 new tablet technologies expected to launch during this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), OpSec Security, Inc., the global leader in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, today revealed the results of an industry snapshot that examined the prevalence of counterfeit tablets listed on popular business-to-business trade boards. E-commerce sites like Alibaba, DHgate, EC21, Made-in-China and TradeKey often provide anonymous yet attractive venues for counterfeiters to sell illicit goods in bulk at suspiciously low prices.

Key findings from this industry snapshot include:

Buyer Beware: OpSec Offers Tips for Spotting Fakes This Holiday Shopping Season

aspinoso — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:08:57 -0500

Industry snapshot reveals numerous counterfeit consumer products available on popular online trading platforms

Boston, MA — OpSec Security, Inc., the global leader in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, today revealed the results of an industry snapshot that examined consumer products listed on popular business-to-business trade boards. Counterfeiters often flock to e-commerce sites, such as Alibaba, DHgate, EC21, Made-in-China, and TradeKey, to sell illicit goods in bulk at suspiciously low prices.

OpSec Study Reveals Risks of Purchasing Health and Beauty Products on Popular e-Commerce Platforms

aspinoso — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:35:45 -0400

OpSec’s key Suspicious Behavior Indicators identify substantial illicit health and beauty products available on B2B and B2C online trading platforms

Boston, MA — OpSec Security, Inc., the global leader in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, today released the results of a study that uncovered a substantial number of illicit health and beauty products available on popular online trading platforms. The findings point to a significant rise in health and beauty products that may be counterfeit, substandard, expired, or contain dangerous chemicals, which not only pose a threat to brand reputation, but also present a serious risk to consumer safety.

Key findings from the study include:

Orbison Enterprises Selects OpSec Security as Exclusive Global Supplier for Anti-Counterfeiting Program

aspinoso — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:29:26 -0400

Program Preserves Late Musician’s Brand Integrity and Ensures Authenticity of Memorabilia

BOSTON--OpSec Security, Inc., the global leader in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, today announced its selection by Orbison Enterprises to implement a new authentication program that will protect the late musician’s valuable intellectual property from increasing threats of unlicensed and counterfeit goods. The on-product authentication program was spearheaded by Roy Orbison Jr. to preserve the integrity of Roy Orbison’s personal brand and to ensure the authenticity of Roy Orbison CDs and officially licensed merchandise.

NBA To Fans: Beware of Counterfeits at NBA All-Star 2011

aspinoso — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:49:45 -0500

League Blows Whistle on Counterfeit Merchandise, Warning Consumers
of Counterfeiters in Los Angeles During NBA All-Star Festivities

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 14, 2011) – The biggest stars in basketball will converge on Los Angeles from Feb. 18 to 20 for 2011 NBA All-Star. Unfortunately for fans, so will counterfeiters, warns the NBA.

OpSec Security Selected by Canada Goose to Put Counterfeiters on Ice

aspinoso — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:22:13 -0500

Successful Brand Protection Program Pursues Rogue Websites, Protects Consumers, and Safeguards Brand Integrity

OpSec Security Identifies Latest Market Trends in the Online Sales of Prescription Drugs by Internet Pharmacies and Trade Boards

aspinoso — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:58:05 -0500

Part 2 of Study Shows Increased Illicit Behavior on Internet Pharmacies and Expanded Sales of Counterfeit Bulk Pharmaceuticals on Trade Boards

BOSTON-OpSec Security, Inc., the global leader in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, issued a study which identified increasing trends of rogue behavior by Internet pharmacies selling drugs to consumers and Business-to-Business (B2B) trade board sellers offering bulk quantities of pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

OpSec Security Exposes Emerging Schemes by Rogue Internet Pharmacies to Target Consumers

aspinoso — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:08:23 -0500

Part 1 of Study Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Controlled Substances, Sophisticated Attempts at Legitimacy, and Increased Sales of Suspect Generics by Rogue Pharmacies

BOSTON-OpSec Security, Inc., the global leader in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, released a study which highlights key developments by rogue Internet pharmacies and marketing affiliate networks that present a growing risk to consumer health and safety. The findings show the expansion of rogue pharmacies into controlled substances and generic drugs, and their efforts to appear legitimate to deceive consumers.

OpSec Security Chosen by Victoria Racing Club to Safeguard Brand Integrity of Emirates Melbourne Cup

aspinoso — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:06:58 -0500

Comprehensive Intellectual Property Enforcement Program Protects Australia’s Premiere Sporting and Social Event

BOSTON – OpSec Security, the global leader in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, announced its selection by Victoria Racing Club (VRC), host of the Emirates Melbourne Cup and Melbourne Cup Carnival, Australia’s most celebrated sporting and social event, to provide intellectual property infringement monitoring services for all VRC brands and trademarks.