anti-counterfeiting
adjective
an·ti-coun·ter·feit·ing
ˌan-tē-ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌfi-tiŋ 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
: opposed to or used to prevent counterfeiting
anti-counterfeiting measures
anti-counterfeiting technology
Examples of anti-counterfeiting in a Sentence
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Haelixa is moving further into luxury anti-counterfeiting.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
When platforms comply with certain anti-counterfeiting measures, they could be shielded from liability if a seller offers a fake product.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Federal registration for these terms supply the A’s with an exclusive right to use those marks, presumption of ownership, superior positioning for licensing marks for compensation and anti-counterfeiting protections from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Use in anti-counterfeiting measures In this new study, researchers placed a liquid crystal solution between two pieces of glass coated with dye molecules.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Stewart said the products have been purchased on several large marketplace platforms, and the anti-counterfeiting alliance talks regularly with eBay and Meta, as well as smaller platforms, such as Temu, to advocate enforcing policies against counterfeit parts.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 25 May 2025
For example, flickering infrared light could be used to transmit information in security, rescue, encryption or anti-counterfeiting settings.
—Michael Franco
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
For example, flickering infrared light could be used to transmit information in security, rescue, encryption, or anti-counterfeiting settings.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
This work represents the latest development in at least a decade-long history of nanotechnology being used in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 June 2016
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
When platforms comply with certain anti-counterfeiting measures, they could be shielded from liability if a seller offers a fake product.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Federal registration for these terms supply the A’s with an exclusive right to use those marks, presumption of ownership, superior positioning for licensing marks for compensation and anti-counterfeiting protections from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Use in anti-counterfeiting measures In this new study, researchers placed a liquid crystal solution between two pieces of glass coated with dye molecules.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Stewart said the products have been purchased on several large marketplace platforms, and the anti-counterfeiting alliance talks regularly with eBay and Meta, as well as smaller platforms, such as Temu, to advocate enforcing policies against counterfeit parts.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 25 May 2025
For example, flickering infrared light could be used to transmit information in security, rescue, encryption or anti-counterfeiting settings.
—Michael Franco
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
For example, flickering infrared light could be used to transmit information in security, rescue, encryption, or anti-counterfeiting settings.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
This work represents the latest development in at least a decade-long history of nanotechnology being used in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 June 2016
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