"You can help the
IACC combat trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy by sending information on infringers and pirates directly to us. Whenever you encounter counterfeits online, on the street or at a flea market, our member organizations and law enforcement officials need to know."
International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition
For those of you who have been burned in the past by counterfeit pottery, here is a link to a website where you can report your experience and get it documented (and hopefully investigated!). The website has an email address, phone number and mailing address for snail mail.
The only way to combat the fakes is to make sure the people selling them are reported to the right agencies and groups. If enough people complain, the "powers the be" will be forced to notice and take another look at the legal loopholes that allow this shady business to go on.
So, don't just get mad. Report, report, report.
I havn't been stung but have friends and new collectors who have. I feel you should know your item before paying huge sums of money out What does make me mad is the theft of our heritage. The potteries of the mid west and my favorite is OHIO are a precious legacy of art in our history.
I don't think this junk should be imported here and if allowed must read the country of origin and stamped fake!!!
I don't think this junk should be imported here and if allowed must read the country of origin and stamped fake!!!