IP refers to the intangible property that is the result of the creations of the mind, such as names and images, inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols.

Goods that are commonly counterfeited include electronics, motor-vehicle spare parts, stationeries, food and beverages, LPG, movies and music DVD’s, and petroleum products, Luxury Goods and Fashion Apparels, Phones and Computer Accessories etc. Counterfeiters are affecting every brand that is fast moving and can easily result to profits.

In most cases consumers may not know that the products they've purchased are counterfeits. In most cases, consumers have noticed a different taste, consistency, or appearance of counterfeits. Consumer should be aware of products sold outside the usual distribution channels (place), price undercutting, packaging and personal experience with a product (4P’s) 

Far East Countries including South East Asia and China accounting for more than 80% of the number of goods seized overall. Where Kenyans have the capacity, we got local sources of counterfeits like alcoholic beverages and foodstuffs. 

Health and safety: One of the biggest concerns is they are substandard and may have harmful ingredients since they are manufactured in unsanitary, unsafe conditions without any quality assurances. They may result to breakages, harm caused by side-effects and many more concerns. 

Counterfeit consumer goods are often of inferior quality, made or sold under disguise of the original product.  Since counterfeits are produced illegally, they are often not manufactured to comply with the quality / standards and customs regulation. They are rarely made to meet the original respected company’s stringent quality standards, and often use lower-quality technology and materials. Most of them fail to meet safety standards and are harmful to consumers. By failing to meet revenue laws and regulations, the government cannot support an industry that drains its tax sources.