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Authentic – Real, genuine, of undisputed origin

Certification mark – A symbol that verifies a product or service meets specific standards; the UL Mark is an example
Counterfeit – An item that uses someone else’s trademark without their permission; an imitation intended to deceive
Deceptive counterfeit goods – Counterfeit products consumers believe to be genuine
Dupe influencer – A social media influencer who reviews and links to counterfeit products
Deceptive product – Goods that are not what they claim to be; products may be inferior, counterfeit, defective, and dangerous
False certification – Products with fake claims of certification and test result
Gray market – The sale of genuine products that are diverted from authorized distribution channels and sold by third-party vendors
IP protection – Intellectual property protection; legal system that allows intellectual property to be patented, therefore licensed and protected, so that people can turn their ideas into profit, spurring innovation
Intellectual property rights – Rights associated with intangible assets, often called creations of the mind, which are protected by copyrights, trademarks, and patents
Intellectual property rights violation – Any product that infringes on US trademarks and copyrights
Knockoff – A product that closely resembles a brand name item but is not identical
Non-deceptive counterfeit goods – Counterfeit products consumers generally understand are not genuine
Piracy – Stealing original work, usually by downloading or copying the work without paying and without permission
Replica – A new term used by counterfeiters to describe items that are identical or very similar to brand name products; especially used by social media influencers to describe shoes and handbags
Third-party seller scam – Schemes devised by some independent sellers to defraud shoppers by selling fake products through online popular marketplaces