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SHIELD YOUR PRODUCT INTEGRITY

Counterfeit Goods and Trademark Infringement

Safeguard trust in your products and the mark that certifies them. IAPMO is committed to protecting the integrity of certified products and the trust that underpins public health and safety. If you suspect counterfeit goods or see misuse of an IAPMO certification mark, we’re here to help. From rigorous product testing to responsive trademark investigations, our team works with you to keep dangerous, non-compliant products out of the market—and preserve confidence in the mark you rely on. 

TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT REPORTING

Unauthorized use of certification marks puts your brand reputation and public safety at risk.

Even the most experienced professionals can’t always spot a counterfeit or unauthorized mark. When a certification mark is misused, it erodes hard-won trust and exposes manufacturers, inspectors, and consumers to risk. 

 

How we help

COUNTERFEIT GOODS

Product Testing & Evaluation Services 


Substandard, lookalike products threaten every level of the market—Counterfeits can slip into any supply chain. The danger isn’t just in performance—it’s in unseen threats to health and safety. 

 

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TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT REPORTING

What’s At Stake: 
  • Damage to your brand’s reputation 
  • Market confusion and lost business
  • Risks to public health and safety
  • Undermining confidence in genuine, certified products 
What We’re Doing About It: 

At IAPMO, we take trademark infringement seriously. Every reported case is investigated to protect the value of certification for those who earn it—and the safety of those who rely on it. 

  • If you’ve seen a product misusing an IAPMO certification mark—or have concerns about a product’s claimed certification—please let us know. 

  • Our global team works alongside you to ensure only compliant products carry the mark. 

  • Certified products can always be verified through one of our official Certification Directories, ensuring transparency and peace of mind for retailers, inspectors, manufacturers, specifiers, and consumers. 
Report Trademark Misuse

COUNTERFEIT GOODS

The Reality: 
  • Consumers and pros can’t always distinguish fakes from genuine, certified products, creating market confusion, lost business and brand reputation.
  • Counterfeits  and knockoff products may contain dangerous contaminants or fail in critical applications.
  • One weak link can threaten entire systems—from homes to buildings to infrastructure.
What We’re Doing About It: 
  • Concerned about counterfeit or knockoff products in your community or marketplace? Contact us to help verify compliance.

  • Independent, comprehensive product testing, based on the industry's highest safety standards.

  • Support for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to identify non-compliant goods. 
Request Testing and Evaluation

Collaborative Support, Every Step of the Way 
IAPMO is a global team of experts dedicated to shaping a safer built environment—working with manufacturers, inspectors, and government for the public good. If you need support or have concerns about counterfeit goods or trademark misuse, our team is here to help. 

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