The Counterfeit News Repository (CNR) is an initiative of Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) providing a record of incidents of counterfeiting, theft and illegal diversion of products worldwide. The CNR will provide a platform for academia, brand owners, government authorities to deepen their research on counterfeiting activities, modus operandi, behavior of counterfeiters, trends and analysis. It will also help policymakers in preparation of their strategy in fighting this