I’ve been in the printing business for over a decade now, mostly dealing with offset and digital presses, and I’ve seen a concerning rise in counterfeit parts and machinery floating around. What worries me most is how difficult it can be to spot a fake until it’s already caused damage. I recently heard about MPIP, but I’m still not entirely clear on what they actually do to help prevent counterfeiting. Has anyone here worked with them or followed their work closely?
Yes, I’ve followed MPIP (Initiative to Protect Intellectual Property) for a while now, especially since one of our suppliers got hit by a shipment of counterfeit plates about two years ago. What MPIP does is actually quite unique. They don’t just raise awareness—they work directly with law enforcement to identify and remove fake printing equipment and supplies from the market. A big part of their strategy includes forensic testing of suspected counterfeit products and legal action against violators, which isn’t something most companies can manage alone. They also provide a platform to report suspicious products and offer educational material for print shops and distributors. You can check out their actual cases and how they operate here: https://mpip.org/ — it’s worth diving into if you’re serious about protecting your operation.
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