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Trump signs memo to stem online sale of fake goods
US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum aimed at cracking down on the online sale of pirated and counterfeit goods.
Alibaba Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance seizes $536m of fakes in 2018
Alibaba’s Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance shut down 524 manufacturing and distribution locations in 2018, the conglomerate has said.
Benefit sues counterfeiters over fake cosmetics
San Francisco-based makeup brand Benefit has taken several unnamed counterfeiters to court over the sale of fake cosmetics.
Nutramax warns against counterfeit supplements sold on Amazon
A company which develops nutritional supplements has issued a warning that a counterfeit version of one of its products is being sold on Amazon.
PIPCU warns of dangerous chemicals in counterfeit Valentine’s gifts
The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit of the City of London police has warned shoppers of the dangers of counterfeit goods ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Amazon acknowledges counterfeit risk in annual report
Amazon has warned investors, reportedly for the first time, about the risk of counterfeits on its online platform.
Abercrombie sues online retailers over counterfeits
American fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch is suing unnamed defendants for distributing counterfeit clothing items which the company claims infringe its trademarks.
IP infringement on Taobao falls, Alibaba report shows
Alibaba has announced success in its efforts to reduce IP infringement on its Taobao online marketplace, according to reports.
UKIPO will continue to fund PIPCU beyond June 2019
The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit has announced that the UK Intellectual Property Office will continue to fund the force beyond June 2019.
Chanel accuses 94 online entities of counterfeiting
French fashion brand Chanel has accused almost 100 (94) online entities of producing and distributing counterfeit goods through internet-based stores.
