Time to take copyrights seriously

Contrary to that old adage that imitation (not copying or clipping, but actually doing like somebody has) is the highest form of flattery, counterfeiting, the use of other people's brand images, trademarks and unauthorised appropriation of other people's intellectual property (the product of their creative minds or sweat) is a serious crime, punishable by considerable prison time accompanied by heavy monetary fines in many jurisdictions.
Some of the products under the Made-in-Rwanda initiative on display at a past expo. / File
Some of the products under the Made-in-Rwanda initiative on display at a past expo. / File
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