Putting aside the lost revenues to Tre Milano, counterfeit versions of the InStyler can create other problems: they pose significant safety hazards to consumers, and unwitting buyers of the defective or poorly constructed counterfeit items are unfairly panning InStyler in consumer reviews.
In addition to this, internet giants such as Google and Facebook have vast amount of information and influence over their internet user base to allow them to create viable recruitment portals that can pose a serious threat to LinkedIn.