Plagiarius Award 2020

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Plagiarism and counterfeiting are neither a compliment nor harmless trivial offenses. 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. The explosive spread of product and brand piracy is facilitated by globalization, the internet, digital communication - and by the targeted demand of gullible (online) bargain hunters. Fakes are usually only deceptively similar to the original at first glance and pose enormous security risks, especially for consumers.