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AAPEX Organizers Warn: Counterfeiters Beware

While automotive trade shows can be a bonanza for counterfeiters of replacement parts, organizers of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), which takes place Nov. 2-5, in Las Vegas, warn firms that make or sell fake parts to watch out. AAPEX has a long standing policy to take action against counterfeiting, according to Bill Glasgow of AAPEX show management company W.T. Glasgow Inc.

ORLAND PARK, IL — While automotive trade shows can be a bonanza for counterfeiters of replacement parts, organizers of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), which takes place Nov. 2-5, in Las Vegas, warn firms that make or sell fake parts to watch out.

AAPEX has a long standing policy to take action against counterfeiting, according to Bill Glasgow of AAPEX show management company W.T. Glasgow Inc. “We take a tough stand against counterfeiters and counterfeit parts at AAPEX,” said Glasgow. “We have a number of policies we strictly enforce, and we closely police the show with the help of AAPEX sponsoring associations.”

AAPEX policy requires exhibitors found displaying counterfeit parts to remove the product and promotional material. If the exhibitor does not comply, the company will be told to close its booth immediately. In addition, show visitors are prohibited from photographing or videotaping in the exhibition area. Any visitor violating this policy will be asked to surrender the film, film disc or video tape.

Exhibitors with concerns regarding other counterfeit products at other exhibits can address their concerns to Glasgow. The show management company will notify one of the attorneys associated with AAPEX specializing in intellectual property rights (IPR) and copyright laws assisting: Marc Fleischaker, Arent Fox; Garry Hayes, esq.; and George Keeley, Keeley, Kuenn & Reid.

“Counterfeiting and IPR violations cost the U.S. automotive industry nearly $3 billion and costs the global industry $12 billion each year,” Glasgow noted. “At AAPEX, we do our part to address this serious industry issue.”

For more information, visit: www.AAPEXShow.com.

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