counterfeit design
[ˈkaʊntərfɪt dɪˈzaɪn]
nounpl: counterfeit designs
design falsificado
1. An unauthorized copy or imitation of an original design, created with the intent to deceive or infringe on intellectual property rights
The company discovered that counterfeit designs of their logo were being used on fake products sold online.
A empresa descobriu que designs falsificados do seu logotipo estavam sendo usados em produtos falsos vendidos online.
2. A design that fraudulently reproduces or imitates the distinctive visual elements of a legitimate brand or product
Law enforcement seized counterfeit designs worth millions of dollars at the port.
Os órgãos de fiscalização apreenderam designs falsificados no valor de milhões de dólares no porto.
In Brazil, counterfeit design is a significant issue in both formal and informal markets. The term 'design falsificado' is commonly used in business, law enforcement, and consumer awareness campaigns. In the USA, 'counterfeit design' relates to broader concerns about intellectual property protection and brand integrity, particularly in fashion and technology sectors. Both cultures have legal frameworks addressing design counterfeiting, with increasing enforcement efforts in e-commerce.
NYC Slang
knockoff design / bootleg design
Related Idioms & Phrases
pass off counterfeit design as genuine
spot a counterfeit design from a mile away
clamp down on counterfeit designs
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