Counterfeit Viagra and Other Counterfeit Erectile Dysfunction Drugs: Solutions to Protect Patients Counterfeit Viagra and other treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) pose a severe threat to public health and patient safety. Studies show that around 13.6% of drugs globally are

AlpVision is headed to Brand Protection Nexus London next week! Lauren Moïse, our US representative, will give a presentation (Day 1 at 10:15 AM) on how invisible authentication and digital connectivity are reshaping brand security and consumer engagement. We’re also proud to

How to Combat Gray Market Diversion Are you a brand owner experiencing reduced profit margins because resellers are sourcing your products from lower-cost international markets? This practice not only affects your bottom line but also poses risks, as these resellers often try to

ITW Live with Dr. Fred Jordan - Imagining What Could Be AlpVision's Applications Before AlpVision found product-market fit in anti-counterfeiting, our co-founders explored various applications, including protecting images for photographers. Contact us: alpvision.com/contact-us/

Brand Protection Services: Enhance Efficiency with Integrated Security Features Brand protection services provide the first line of defense against counterfeiters, but services alone aren’t enough. They can monitor, flag, and even take down fake listings, but unless you combine

AlpVision in the Spotlight We’re excited to announce two major international events where AlpVision will be featured: • China – From November 5 to 10, we’ll be participating in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, an event launched by President Xi Jinping

Is your security feature user-friendly? What does “user-friendliness” mean when it comes to security features? It means a security feature that you can easily detect and allows you to decide whether the product is genuine or fake. An example of a security feature that is NOT

High Security Seals In the pharmaceutical field – and beyond – brand protection addresses different needs depending on the product type and the specific challenges involved. From plain folding boxes to blisters, labels, medical devices, and containers, AlpVision Cryptoglyph has

Non-Refillable Closures: Stop Refill Fraud in Premium Spirits Premium spirits that lack non-refillable closures are prime targets for refill fraud. Counterfeiters collect empty bottles from bars, restaurants, or recycling streams, refill them with cheap substitutes, and resell

A Further US Patent Granted to AlpVision As the first brand protection solution provider to deploy real-time detection of invisible patterns using smartphones, AlpVision pioneered the use of a graphical overlay on handheld screens to optimize fast and efficient positioning by

Can you trust your supplier? In case your security feature is applied on the packaging; then it is your supplier responsibility to add it to your product. It means that you have to rely on him not to leak the feature. Although the risk is easy to spot, its occurrence is really

Counterfeit Champagne is Bubbling Over Champagne producers are facing a growing challenge: counterfeiters are getting better, and luxury consumers are at risk. Here’s how brands can protect the authenticity, and the prestige, behind every bottle. 🍾 Read the full article:

Anti-Counterfeiting Packaging: Easy, Invisible Protection for Printed Packs Anti-counterfeiting packaging is the first line of defense against counterfeiters. With invisible, smartphone-verifiable protection, brands can safeguard products, build trust, and stop counterfeit goods

ITW Live with Alpvision Co-CEO Dr. Fred Jordan Cryptoglyph started as invisible yellow dots readable only with a document scanner and specific PC software. Today, it works with standard inks or varnish, can appear as dots or holes, and is detectable using just a smartphone.

Do patents matter when it comes to authentication features? The short answer is YES. What would happen if you implement a security feature that is not protected by a patent? You could be contacted by the person owning the patent and they could 1) Request that you pay them an

Packaging is the first thing counterfeiters copy. That’s why it needs to be protected (invisibly) from the moment it’s printed to the moment it reaches the shelf. With smartphone-based authentication at every stage of the supply chain, brands can verify packaging anywhere,

How to Stop Counterfeit Products: A Practical Roadmap for Brand Owners Illicit goods cost manufacturers billions each year and distort global trade, putting entire companies at risk. To stay ahead, every business owner needs a clear strategy to block knockoffs before they reach

ITW Live with Fred Jordan - Impostor Syndrome Our first breakthrough came when a customer believed in us more than we did ourselves. They challenged us to apply Cryptoglyph using industrial rotogravure printing, something we had never done before. Contact Us:

Are blockchain or NFT useful for authenticating a product? Authenticating a product means verifying whether a product is genuine or not. Blockchain and NFT have not been conceived for this purpose. Indeed blockchain and NFT have no direct connection with the physical object.

HOW MANY TIMES CAN ONE BOTTLE BE SOLD? In the wine and spirits industry, fraud risk comes from real bottles more often than fake ones. Empty bottles are collected, refilled with mystery liquids, resealed, and sold again as genuine. Tamper-evident closures only show first