In our latest round-up, we look at Pinduoduo removing counterfeit sellers from its subsidy programme, Kiklis Law Firm launching in Alexandria, and more.
The brand protection platform's CEO insists traditional monitoring methods “simply are not sustainable” as AI provides the solution to advanced counterfeiting online.
The new rules aim to regulate the preparation and execution of preliminary injunctions requiring ISPs to block URLs based on IP addresses and network ports that may infringe IP rights.
The Lanham Act and Trademark Counterfeiting Act work hand in hand to boost anti-counterfeiting enforcement, protecting rights holders and legitimate suppliers against a rising tide of infringement. Counterfeiters may be subject to criminal prosecution by state or federal law enforcement agencies, which provide various penalties for offenders.
24 June 2024
IP crime amounts to 2.5% of world trade, and the rise of online marketplaces has only made it easier for unauthorised sellers to profit from counterfeit goods. A mass targeted enforcement trial in Türkiye has proven effective at resolving cases quickly, but it remains to be seen whether this strategy could be implemented in other jurisdictions.
24 June 2024
While the Request for Assistance programme with Canadian border enforcement can provide crucial information when pursuing remedies, the lack of a singular legislation governing the extent to which a counterfeiter is in violation of the law – and the potential recourse available – is a major problem for rights holders. As a result, it is often up to them to police the market in collaboration with Customs.
24 June 2024
While China’s E-Commerce Law has clarified platform and e-commerce operators’ legal obligations in the fight against counterfeiting, how to determine whether these responsibilities are being fulfilled remains unclear. Therefore, rights holders must be proactive in monitoring potential infringers to prevent them capitalising on their brand image.
24 June 2024
Greece remains a popular hub for counterfeit goods entering mainland Europe, posing risks to public health and brand reputation. Additional pressure from the rise of digital marketplaces warrants more attention from enforcement authorities and better collaboration with rights holders to curb the uptick in infringing products, on and offline.
24 June 2024
The Counterfeit Goods Act is a crucial weapon in the battle against homegrown infringement, setting out the procedures and penalties needed to take on counterfeiters. Inspectors have far-reaching powers to search for, seize and detain goods that are suspected to be counterfeit.
24 June 2024
Digital markets offer an increasing number of distribution channels, of which bad actors can take advantage. Counterfeiters are constantly adapting to the e-commerce landscape, which presents difficulties for IP rights holders and enforcers, necessitating a more targeted approach to combat product piracy online.
24 June 2024
Amendments to domestic IP regulations following the US-Mexico-Canada agreement have facilitated a more proactive approach to the trade in fakes and is good news for rights holders operating in Mexico. However, the efficacy of anti-counterfeiting efforts often depends on collaboration between customs authorities and trademark owners.
24 June 2024
Over 20 specialised IP courts utilise Italy’s laws – particularly the Code of Industrial Property – to halt infringement and prosecutive infringers. Concurrently, national customs and border control efforts continue the good fight against the flow of offline fakes.
24 June 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at how banks are using AI to combat fraud, how last week’s trademark decision sparked US Supreme Court unrest, and much more.
21 June 2024
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