Plagiarius Award 2021
Against brazen theft of ideas - for innovation and fair competition
No demand, no business! The solution is simple: don't buy counterfeits and thus deprive counterfeiters of their business basis. Because plagiarism and counterfeiting are neither a compliment nor a harmless trivial offense. They are ruthless, destroy jobs and mean stagnation instead of progress. Often produced cheaply and under inhumane working conditions, they cause damage to innovative manufacturers, sometimes threatening their very existence. In addition, counterfeits are only deceptively similar to the original at first glance and sometimes pose enormous safety risks. Factors that promote the spread of product and brand piracy: Globalization, digitalization and increasing sales via social media. On the internet in particular, it is important not to follow every "recommendation" or click on "buy" without reservation.
The "Plagiarius" negative award was presented for the 45th time on April 16, 2021 - for the first time as part of a virtual press conference due to the coronavirus pandemic.