counterfeit goods
[ˈkaʊntərfɪt ɡʊdz]
nounpl: counterfeit goods (uncountable)
produtos falsificados
1. Illegal imitation products made to deceive consumers into believing they are genuine branded items
The police seized counterfeit goods worth millions of dollars at the port.
A polícia apreendeu produtos falsificados no valor de milhões de dólares no porto.
2. Fake merchandise that violates intellectual property rights and trademarks
Buying counterfeit goods online supports criminal networks.
Comprar produtos falsificados online apoia redes criminosas.
Counterfeit goods are a significant economic and legal issue in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, street markets and informal commerce are common venues where counterfeit items circulate. Consumer awareness campaigns emphasize the dangers of purchasing fake goods. In the USA, federal agencies like ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) actively combat counterfeit trade, which costs the economy billions annually. The term is heavily stigmatized in both countries due to association with organized crime and labor exploitation.
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