Brand Protection Checklist: 10 Questions Every Manufacturer Should Ask

Feb 17, 2026

Many brands assume they are protected. But true brand protection requires measurable visibility. If you cannot answer these 10 questions clearly, your brand may be exposed.

1. Can You Verify Every Individual Product Unit?

If authentication is not unit-level, duplication can go undetected.

2. Do You Track How Many Times Each QR Code Is Scanned?

Repeated scans often signal copying.

3. Can You Identify High-Risk Regions in Real Time?

Without geo analytics, grey market diversion remains invisible.

4. Is Your Packaging Easily Replicable?

Static holograms and basic QR codes can be copied.

5. Do You Monitor Distributor-Level Product Movement?

Lack of tracking increases diversion risk.

6. Is Your Loyalty Program Protected Against Fraud?

Without digital KYC, incentive misuse is common.

7. Do You Have a Central Dashboard for Authentication Data?

Data without dashboards is unused intelligence.

8. Can You Trigger Alerts for Suspicious Activity?

Proactive alerts prevent large-scale damage.

9. Is Your System Integrated with ERP or CRM?

Disconnected systems reduce efficiency.

10. Do Consumers Know How to Verify Authenticity?

Awareness drives engagement and protection.

Scoring Your Brand Protection Maturity

If you answered:

• 8–10 Yes → Advanced
• 5–7 Yes → Moderate Risk
• Below 5 → High Exposure

Next Step

Brands that treat protection as a strategic system rather than an add-on gain:

• Revenue control
• Trust advantage
• Competitive differentiation

Brand protection is not about fear. It is about visibility.