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CJEU backs customs to destroy fake Rolex goods
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that goods imported to the EU from online channels based outside the EU can be destroyed.
Four face criminal charges over app piracy
The US Department of Justice has charged four men with conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement for their alleged roles in the pirating of Android apps.
Indonesia challenges Australia’s plain packaging act
Indonesia has filed a request with the WTO to consult with the Australian Government about three laws, including the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011, that require that all tobacco products in the country be sold in plain packaging.
INTA 2013: Unreal Campaign reaches out to Dallas students
Students from Dallas high schools came to the International Trademark Association’s annual meeting to learn more about anti-counterfeiting.
Hong Kong cracks down on counterfeiters
Hong Kong customs officials have arrested two men and seized more than 8,000 counterfeit tablets worth $840,000.
Canada introduces anti-counterfeiting bill
Canada’s government has introduced a bill that will bring Canadian trademark and copyright law in line with aspects of the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.
Congress trio increase the heat on ICE
A trio of US members of congress has expressed “deep” concerns over the way government officials shut down websites that are suspected of aiding piracy or selling counterfeit goods.
US criticises China in Special 301 Report
The US government has highlighted China as a hotspot for Internet piracy in a report assessing 40 countries’ efforts to protect US citizens’ IP.
EU data protection body warns over ACTA
An independent data protection body in the EU has warned that proposed anti-counterfeiting and piracy legislation could breach privacy provisions under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Amazon.com sellers ordered to pay nearly $3 million to Chanel
French luxury fashion brand Chanel has been awarded nearly $3 million in damages after filing a trademark infringement complaint against dozens of online sellers.
