Too Much Counterfeit Canon Ink Cartridges on Amazon.com

[JackWillson]

There are sooo many fakes on the Amazon platform that I can't tell which Canon 280 281 cartridges are genuine. The pictures on Amazon look exactly the same as the original ones, but the actual ones have nothing to do with it.

When I search for canon 280 281 ink cartridges for canon printers, I get a page like this：
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=canon+280+281+ink+cartridges+for+canon+printers、

fake canon

Can you tell which Canon cartridges are genuine ???

[rs-eos]

It will be difficult, especially with Amazon.   However, one thing you can do is that in your search results, find the filters, and set "Featured Brands" to only include Canon.  That will at least remove all the third party brands.   Also, be sure that the actual item is from the Canon store and check that the item both ships from and is sold by Amazon.

I would though strongly recommend to purchase products from known authorized Canon resellers such as B&H Photo, Adorama, et. al.

e.g. B&H photo carries among others, manufacturer part number #2075C006 (Canon PGI-280/CLI-281 5 color pack for select PIXMA printers)

[jrhoffman75]

It is a problem. I look to see that the package says Genuine Canon or Canon and has the hologram. Although I guess it might only be time before the scammers get there as well.

[shadowsports]

Canon and Amazon are both going after the counterfeiters 

IP: Our Sword, Our Shield | Intellectual Property | Canon Global

[normadel]

For one thing, the packages you show aren't counterfeit. The brand name is "Acaues" or something. So these aren't pretending to be genuine Canon product.

If you want a guarantee of genuine-ness, buy ink directly from Canon. They have deals that make it decently-priced, and shipping is free. Or else, try a non-OEM product and see if it works. 

[jrhoffman75]

While the clarification is technically correct, the clear intent of the third party manufacturer is to emulate Canon packaging. 

[normadel]

C'mon. You need to LOOK AT what you are buying. Third party guys can emulate all they want, but if it doesn't even SAY Canon on it how can you accuse them of counterfeiting?

[rs-eos]

Refer to "trade dress".  Shady businesses will use similar trade dress to ultimately trick unsuspecting consumers.  And ultimately rob sales (from Canon in this situation).

[jrhoffman75]

That’s because the majority of the people don’t spend the time to do that. Looks like it, click the button. Why do you think the majority of third party products look just like the original. Like Ricky says - trade dress. 

[JackWillson]

Not only the "Acaues" brand, but every single product in my pictures is not Canon, and I believe that not everyone can guarantee that they are getting the original every time they buy it.