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Amazon Accused in Suit of Touting American Eagle Knock-Offs

September 26, 2024
American Eagle Outfitters
Amazon And Valentino Sue Over Alleged Counterfeits
Retail // June 19, 2020

Amazon and Italian luxury brand Maison Valentino filed a lawsuit against a retailer Thursday (June 18),  alleging the company sold counterfeit goods as the trade in the so-called “gray market” continues to draw attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

87 Pct. Of US-Bound Counterfeit Products Came From China Last Year
eCommerce // October 07, 2019

Small business owners are trying to fight back against counterfeiters in China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Why The GAO Thinks PSPS Can Help Fix The Marketplace Counterfeit Problem
Payments Innovation // September 18, 2019

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Trump Sets Sights On Stopping Fakes On Third-Party Marketplaces
Regulation // April 03, 2019

President Donald Trump signed off on a memorandum Wednesday (April 3) aimed at curbing the sale of counterfeit goods, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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iOffer Putting A Dent In The $1.5T Counterfeit Goods Business

March 22, 2019
In the U.S. and worldwide, counterfeiting is a large, lucrative business worth between $1.2 trillion and $1.5 trillion annually, according to the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC). Fake fashion items and accessories alone represent a $500 billion global business per year, but counterfeiting is much bigger than fake purses and shoes. Everything from makeup to clothes, […]

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Amazon Accused in Suit of Touting American Eagle Knock-Offs

September 26, 2024
American Eagle Outfitters has reportedly filed a trademark infringement suit against Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

87 Pct. Of US-Bound Counterfeit Products Came From China Last Year

October 07, 2019
Small business owners are trying to fight back against counterfeiters in China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Trump Sets Sights On Stopping Fakes On Third-Party Marketplaces

April 03, 2019
President Donald Trump signed off on a memorandum Wednesday (April 3) aimed at curbing the sale of counterfeit goods, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Amazon’s Marketplace Struggles With Mislabeled Goods

April 27, 2018
While Amazon has spent years looking into counterfeit and otherwise mislabeled goods, the company continues to face the challenge of overseeing its own eCommerce platform. Through Amazon’s Marketplace, The Guardian...