The Serious Risks From Counterfeit Electronic Parts

Posted on 12st July, 2012 by Mark Pilkington

We are all starting to hear about the issues around the possibility of the introduction of counterfeit components into our production process and thereby into the products we rely on in our every day lives. Not to add more fuel to the fire, but here is another article written by Peter J. Toren an IP and Computer Crimes Attorney, that I thought we would share that brings these issues to light in a “closer to home” way. When you have a chance, take a look at this article.

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