Holographic paper Labels can save the day and many tomorrows

We have seen things transform from abstract ideas to everyday use items, we have witnessed the fastest growth in technology ever happened. This rise of technology has given humans great power that could destroy cities and great responsibilities that could save lives. With great power comes great responsibilities. Great power in the wrong hands will always do harm. Same is the case with products that brands try to protect from counterfeiters, and a counterfeit of a good product will only harm the reputation of the company that only committed one mistake, the mistake of not using holographic tamper proof labels or security labels.

The rise in technology has also made it easy and cheap for the counterfeiters to make a duplicate of any product. The counterfeits today are so good in appearance that it is almost impossible to tell pseudo from the genuine. However, this problem has caused plenty of awareness among people and it’s not an unfamiliar concept anymore. Yet, people often get deceived by this problem. This challenge does not only deceive people & harm them, but it also spoils a brand’s hard work & name, and, if unchecked, it can do some pretty gruesome damage to a nation’s economy; it still does. And what about the industries with sensitive customer base? Few of the bad reviews (courtesy of counterfeits) in a sea of good reviews could wreak havoc on the brand/ company’s future.

Holographic paper Labels can save the day and many tomorrows –

The problem is towering on new and old businesses alike, but luckily, the crisis is still at bay, courtesy of security labels, tamper proof labels and holographic paper labels. These little, seemingly fragile paper strips are much more than shiny little stickers, these have been protecting a brand’s integrity for decades now all the while adding an extra appeal of aesthetics to the packaging. The holographic aid gives the user an image that the product is of the supreme quality and qualifies the standards of the industry. They have become a symbol of authenticity, so much so that customers rely on them to identify whether a product is authenticated or not.

Why do we need more label stickers manufacturers in India?

Even the developed countries rely on holographic security labels to fight to counterfeit, a developing country has more than enough reasons to use them, one of them being the counterfeits generating black money. Also, one of the most compelling reasons to go for a cheaper alternative is the price tags on the products, thinking that they are getting a good deal without realising that they are buying a fake. Who doesn’t love saving money? But the problem is, there are so many customers who regret after buying a cheaper alternative because of the inferior quality and short life of the product. But what if we could eradicate counterfeited products for good? No dissatisfied and angry customers. That’s why holographic labels in India are even a bigger priority for the brands.

Davidoff cool water original vs counterfeit: 5 signs to avoid getting fooled

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If you purchased a Davidoff Cool Water perfume and the scent is somewhat ‘off’, then most probably it is a fake. Therefore, it is vital to pose the accompanying 5 inquiries to discover the contrast between the Davidoff Cool Water Original VS Fake!

Davidoff Cool Water Original VS Fake

1. The scent doesn’t keep going long – if the cologne goes on for an hour greatest it may be the case that you have a phoney. To check this, it is best to solicit another person after a couple of hours of spraying it. See if he (or she) can notice it. Since your nose may have turned out to be used to it.

2. It smells artificial – on the off chance that you smell sufficiently long, for all intents and purposes each aroma will begin to smell synthetical.

3. The cost is unrealistic – suddenly you observe a bottle for the greater part of the normal cost in retail locations? At that point, chances are that it’s a phoney. Except if it’s a confirmed dealer and they’re having a Christmas blowout deal.

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Holograms – A weapon against counterfeit products

We live in times where technology is advancing along with crime. As and when new machines are available to people, some of them use it for personal gains. An instance would be the problem of counterfeiting that is leeching off the consumer market, leading to monetary loss and in some cases, fatality. For years, businesses have been looking for a solution for this economic plague, until hologram was discovered.

What are Holograms?

Holograms are images that appear three-dimensional to the naked eye. They are often recordings of light than an actual image. Its manufacture involves laser, diffraction, and light intensity recording. Now, one must wonder how they can be useful in a fight against counterfeiting. A single hologram may have different images or patterns in it, and that is why it can be customized from brand to brand thereby making it unique. Owing to its sophisticated technology and the specialized equipment, that hologram maker uses, it is hard to forge and duplicate.

What is the use of Holograms?

Holograms can be useful to a company in ensuring the brand safety and authenticity of the products sold. Here are a few reasons why businesses should most definitely consider investing in hologram stickers:

  • Impossible to duplicate –

Holograms require specific equipment to manufacture it; these machines are not widely available and are expensive. Moreover, traditional methods of counterfeiting cannot be used with a hologram, as it will not be printed in a typical computer or device. Therefore, hologram stickers make it impossible to duplicate the products.

  • Improved brand image –

Holograms that are unique to a company can improve its image, and consumers will recall the brand using the sticker. This will ensure that whenever the holograms is seen, people will link it the product; thereby resulting in free marketing.

  • Increased customer confidence –

Holograms are usually present on the products or its cover, where it is visible to its consumers as proof that the item purchased is genuine. When they see the sticker, they form a positive image of the company which will give them the confidence to buy it again.

Holograms cannot be manufactured by just anyone, and therefore requires a professional. When choosing a hologram manufacturer, one should gauge their reliability and efficiency. The said company should have experience and a stellar record in brand security, like Holostik. Holostik is a hologram manufacturer in Delhi that provides its customers, packaging, and stickers that maintain the authenticity of their products.

Wads – effective solutions against pilferage and counterfeiting

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Wads are disc-shaped materials (usually of paper and foil) used for covering the openings of bottles, cans, jars, etc. Holographic wads and induction sealing wads prevent leakage, tampering, contamination and unauthorised dealing of various domestic and pharmaceutical products used in everyday life. These wads help in concealing and closing the mouth of products which in turn keep them secure from spilling or tampering.

In Holographic Induction sealing wads, the holographic foil is laminated with aluminium foil which in turn is coated with a layer of wax and LDPE, making it water-resistant. The sealing lids or wads provide extra security for bottle and container packing.

Holographic wads are widely used in almost all industries. Be it pharmaceutical, agriculture, food and beverages, Cosmetics, paints, automobile, stationary etc. wads find their usage in many products.

Pharmaceutical– Holographic wads are mostly used by pharmaceutical companies to seal the bottles of medicines securely and hygienically by using sealing machines.

Lubricants– Holographic wads prevent the lubricants from spilling from the bottle. Further, it provides a mark of identity and security to the lubricants manufacturing companies.

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Trademark registration in India – An overview

A trademark is a visual symbol, which may be a word, name, device, label or numerals used by a business to distinguish its goods or services from other similar goods or services originating from a different business. Trademarks are used to protect the interests of a company/brand.

However, a trademark can’t be registered if it is similar to an already existing registered trademark or if it is offensive, generic or contains specially protected emblems.

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Before jumping into the process of trademark registration in India, it is important to know that registering a trademark is not mandatory. There are, however many additional benefits of registering a trademark, let’s have a look.

Legal protection against illegal trademark infringement –

Owners of a registered trademark in India are allowed to sue for the damages caused by the misuse of the name of the company.

Creation of an intangible asset for an organization –

It can later be sold or franchised. It will create a unique identity for the company so that the competitors won’t be able to create similar services/ products.

Goodwill and trust building among the customers –

The goodwill and trust will further attract them towards the brand. Trademarking substantially reduces the number of similar fake products in the market which instills a sense of belief in the customer.

Any person/ group of people claiming to be the proprietor (the creators) of the trademark can apply for the trademark registration in India.

Now after a company decides to go ahead with trademark registration, in India the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act 1958 comes into play. After the application for obtaining a trademark is filled, a thorough inspection is conducted. After a positive result from the inspection, the MARK is advertised in the official journal and after 4 months of being unopposed, the trademark registration is approved.

After obtaining the trademark, even though the protection is perpetual but it needs to be renewed every 10 years to prevent any misuse of the name. Any trademark that has been passive continuously for more than 5 years stands for cancellation of the registered trademark.

Now, these trademarks can be registered online as well, so no hassle of going to the courthouse again and again. However, legal advisors would still be required you guide you every step of the way to make the process smooth.

These days many companies are providing trademark registration in Delhi but it is a tricky task that can’t be accomplished by everyone. Only the right experienced company will fetch you, the desired trademark in the least possible time. Hence, choose wisely.

Fake MSI products being sold in the market

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Lately, counterfeit MSI products are being sold as original. However, it is not something new and there is a high growth of counterfeit products on different platforms. MSI has posted the following statement clearing its stand on the issue.

Dear Beloved MSI gamers,

We would like to thank you for your long-term support and patronage. It is each and every one of you who has made MSI a world leading gaming brand. Unfortunately, we recently found that the pirated version of MSI’s gaming products and counterfeit products with the MSI logo or mascot were sold on the market. MSI has intellectual property rights to its products, mascots or trademarks that are self-developed, produced and sold. To ensure the rights of all gamers, MSI would like to remind you that:

Your rights can only be warranted when you purchase genuine products or acquire giveaways from MSI authorized distributors, agents and e-retailers as well as events organized by MSI. Products purchased or acquired from channels other than those mentioned above are likely to be low-quality counterfeits. If you are one of the gamers who love and support MSI, we would like to urge you to exercise caution against it.

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The hardest part of the journey start after the product is ready – Shrink sleeves can make the journey easy

The hardest part of owning a brand is not coming out with a product idea and getting it manufactured. The hardest part starts after that, with the hustle included in marketing and brand security, the dedication and work went into creating a product start to look menial. It doesn’t mean that creating a product and coming up with a product idea is easy in any way, it’s just that counterfeiters and too many brands out there can make it hard for your product to reach people. It’s sad that some people will never know that there is this awesome product out there and some of those who’ll get to experience the product will never get to know the original one due to duplicates and fakes.

As much as it disappoints to admit, there are some very skilled people out there who just use their skills to keep the counterfeiting market on wheels and if you are not careful with your brand and product’s security, you can be a victim of counterfeiting business. The cheap copy of your idea will disappoint your customers and it’s your brand that will suffer due to the wrongdoings of these counterfeiters and their duplicates of your products. But there is an inexpensive and simple way of protecting your brand and its identity & integrity, and they are called holographic security solutions. The most common security solution these days is shrink sleeves with holography on them. They are easy to get manufactured, customisable, and aesthetically pleasing that it can even work as a marketing tool. It’s rare to find a packaging that looks good on the product and increases its shelf appeal as well as lends a very high level of security to protect the product.

Shrink sleeves manufacturers use high grade plastic polymers, such as PVC, to manufacture shrink sleeve labels. These shrink sleeves are customisable, can be printed of any size and shape and can be merged with other security solutions, such as Shrink sleeves with QR codes. These sleeves are then applied to the body of the product. When these sleeves are brought in contact with heat, they shrink, taking the shape of the area they were applied to, like a glove, which gives it a really good sleek look and increases the packaging’s aesthetic appeal.

These shrink sleeves come in various varieties like the shrink sleeve with holography and the shrink sleeve with a QR code for ease of scanning. It is up to the brand owner if they want the company’s logo in the background or an embossed effect to the text or maybe even a small picture that signifies what your product stands for.

Affordable and effective anti-counterfeit solutions- Security Holograms

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The market is flooded with all sorts of counterfeit products. The local stores, street side vendors, e-commerce portals are all infested with the menace of counterfeits. Time and again, we hear news pertaining to the huge monetary losses due to counterfeits. Counterfeiting has entered into every industry and nobody benefits from it, except forgers. When counterfeits reach in the markets consumers buy thinking of them as real products. Surprisingly, they are made to believe that the products they are buying are original. Besides, befooling the consumer of their hard-earned money they are also harmful to the health.

Perhaps, the biggest onslaught of counterfeiting is faced by legitimate manufacturers. Their branded stuff is sold at the cost of peanuts which further wreaks havoc on their sales and growth. Regardless of regular seizures of fake products, retailers usually sell them due to extra benefits.

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What are Tyvek labels and where are they used?

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For many ‘Tyvek label’ sounds an alien name or somewhat strange. However, in daily life we touch, see and use it on regular basis. Sometimes it comes stitched with your clothes, your pillow or your kid’s favourite toys. Tyvek labels are also seen stitched to rice bags, flour bags and other such commodities. The durability, affordability and strength of Tyvek labels make it a popular choice for industries where products are handled roughly, or wear and tear happen on regular basis.

The material Tyvek belongs to the family of tough sheet products made of high-density polyethene fibres. Tyvek appears white, is non-toxic, chemically inert and contains no binders. The non-woven sheet after bonding combines a good printing or coating surface.

The highly durable material was discovered by Jim White a DuPont researcher in the year 1955. Initially, Tyvek was used by DuPont to make book covers but later it expanded to a wide variety of uses ranging from packaging to manufacturing of protective gear.

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The growth of counterfeiting in consumer electronics

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Counterfeiting in the consumer electronics industry has become a common affair. From LED’s to music systems, washing machines to steam irons and many other products are being counterfeited. Fake consumer electronics has become an issue for both consumers and manufacturers.

According to the Hindu “The present size of counterfeit products in India is five per cent of the overall market size and growing at a rate almost double of that of genuine products which are worth over Rs. 2,500 crores and is likely to grow to Rs. 5,600 crores in next year,”

As per experts, these counterfeit electronics contain notoriously high levels of lead, cadmium and chlorine. Counterfeit electronics are sold because the margins are very high and profit revenues generated are huge. Not only this, counterfeiting also supports child labour and terrorism.

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