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ARTICLE · 18 MAY 2026

Limited Budget vs Unlimited Infringement: Pyramid Management For Efficient Anti-counterfeiting

Trademark infringement takes many forms—from squatting to counterfeits—while enforcement resources remain finite. This article introduces the Anti-Counterfeiting Pyramid, a tiered response management system...

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Trademark squatting, proliferation of counterfeits, and frequent imitation—methods of infringement are endlessly emerging, while enterprises’ enforcement resources are always limited. Excessive投入 leads to uncontrollable costs, whereas insufficient measures make it difficult to achieve effective deterrence. How can a balance be struck between these conflicting factors? This article proposes a tiered response management system—the Anti-Counterfeiting Pyramid—designed to maximize enforcement effectiveness under resource constraints through hierarchical management, with a view to providing brand owners with useful guidance.

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Tiered Governance and Targeted Enforcement—The Anti-Counterfeiting Pyramid Model

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