Organisation: Buy Safe America Coalition

INFORM Consumers Act included in omnibus spending bill heading for final votes

US Congress is working toward passage of an omnibus bill that includes funding for the USPTO and progression of the INFORM Consumers Act requiring online marketplaces to verify and disclose seller data.

21 December 2022

INFORM Consumers Act reintroduced: collaboration versus mandatory action debate continues

The INFORM Consumers Act has been proposed as an amendment to the National Defence Authorisation Act. Our Saturday opinion reflects on the debate that has surrounded the bill.

24 September 2022

Worrying levels of risky chemicals in counterfeit clothing, report reveals, as Senate progresses bill

The finding heightens the need to finalise legislation, supporters say.

30 March 2022

One action, many targets: the litigation strategies behind multiple-seller counterfeiting cases

To combat the tactics used by sophisticated online sellers, a number of brands have successfully implemented litigation programmes seeking asset restraints against multiple seller aliases in a single case.

25 November 2021

Pressure for US to crack down on counterfeits as study reveals alarming impact of fakes

The Buy Safe America Coalition has published a scathing new study revealing “the devastating impact of the sale of fraudulent goods” on US consumers, businesses and the economy as a whole.

18 October 2021

SHOP SAFE Act advances: AAFA calls for swift passage as critics slam legislation

The Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce (SHOP SAFE) Act has been approved by the House Judiciary Committee.

30 September 2021

As both sides escalate lobbying efforts, exclusive research reveals trademark professional support over platform liability legislation

WTR recently polled trademark professionals to build a complete picture of the online enforcement landscape. One question was whether mooted legislation to make e-commerce companies liable for counterfeit goods sold on their platforms was necessary.

31 August 2021