Is My Guitar Pedal a Klone or a Counterfeit? — No Infringement Intended Podcast
The Briefing: Brandy Melville Doubles Down Against Redbubble (Podcast)
Podcast - The Briefing: When Parmesan isn’t Parmesan – Cheese Consortium Attempts to Fight Off Counterfeit Cheese
The Briefing: When Parmesan isn’t Parmesan – Cheese Consortium Attempts to Fight Off Counterfeit Cheese
Podcast - The Briefing: Unmasking Luxury Knockoffs – Amazon Sues Influencers for Promoting Counterfeit Goods
The Briefing: Unmasking Luxury Knockoffs – Amazon Sues Influencers for Promoting Counterfeit Goods
Nota Bene Podcast Episode 129: Practical Tips for Protecting Your Brand Against Counterfeiters with Lisa Martens
Gary Kalman on Corruption and Compliance Programs
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Your Brand is Your Business: Protecting and Managing Your Brand Online
The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Trademark Infringement - Tiffany & Co. Versus Costco
JONES DAY TALKS®: Women in IP: 2020 in Review and a Look Toward 2021
JONES DAY TALKS®: Tiffany v. Costco Raises Trademark Infringement, Counterfeiting Questions
Weekly Brief: $350K in Wine Leads to $14M Lawsuit
Un escenario legislativo en transformación - Chile se encuentra en un proceso de reforma legislativa significativo en materia de propiedad intelectual. Tres proyectos de ley evidencian la intención del legislador de...more
The dupes and super-fakes market is booming. These designer knockoffs have become ubiquitous – and they are almost indistinguishable from the original designer luxury goods. In response to this flood of dupes and super-fakes...more
In this article, the second in our series, we look at the various legal options brand owners have when faced with copycats and compare trends across some key regions....more
One of the biggest challenges facing brand owners today is the rise of the copycat. In this article (the first of our series of three), we look at the different types of copycat, their public perception, and how the market...more
In the world of designer toys, few characters have captured hearts, and consumer sales, quite like Labubu. Created by artist Kasing Lung, and popularized by Chinese company Pop Mart, Labubu is part of “The Monsters” series –...more
Opportunities, Challenges, and Legal Considerations for Entrepreneurs - Walmart’s online marketplace has become a pivotal element of its strategic initiative to compete with industry leader Amazon. With over 4,600 physical...more
You’ve heard the name Labubu and have likely seen the wildly popular collectible plush toy. The craze around these dolls is reminiscent of times past when we (or perhaps a family member) all wanted Beanie Babies, Cabbage...more
Kilpatrick’s Sindy Ding-Voorhees, Cleo Hu, and Roger Huang recently presented “Counterfeit Crackdown: Navigating IP Enforcement and Supply Chain Risks in China” at the firm’s 2nd annual Kilpatrick SEA-LE – the Seattle-based...more
In today’s digital-first world, trademarks are more visible—and vulnerable—than ever. Social-media platforms offer powerful brand exposure, but they also present new challenges for protecting your intellectual property. ...more
A new and increasingly sophisticated form of counterfeiting is challenging traditional brand protection strategies. Counterfeiters are now avoiding the use of well-known house marks and instead applying “private label” marks...more
As trademark infringement and counterfeit sales continue to disrupt legitimate business on Amazon, Amazon has developed and expanded its intellectual property enforcement tools. In 2025, Amazon introduced enhancements to its...more
Nike and Sneaker Customizer Lace Up a Settlement - On June 18, 2025, Nike, Inc. (“Nike”) and Dominic Ciambrone (“Ciambrone”), founder of the shoe customization outfit, The Shoe Surgeon, entered into a confidential...more
Anti-counterfeiting enforcement in the United States stems largely from two federal statutes: the Lanham Act (codified at 15 USC Section 1051) and the Trademark Counterfeiting Act 1984 (codified at 18 USC Section 2320). The...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Latest Texas AG Food Probe Puts Mars in a Sticky...more
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman filed a lawsuit against PDD Holdings Inc. and WhaleCo Inc., d/b/a Temu, alleging widespread violations of state consumer protection laws. According to the complaint, the Temu shopping app...more
"Hard times arouse an instinctive desire for authenticity," Coco Chanel once said. Chanel, the eponymous company, has taken this motto to heart in its unwavering commitment to protecting its intellectual property — an effort...more
The numbers of online fakes have exploded in recent years, creating increasing issues for a broad array of consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, from luxury clothing and leather goods to car parts or smoking...more
The US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) issued a notice inviting feedback from intellectual property rights holders and online marketplaces regarding proposed voluntary guidelines aimed at curbing the sale of counterfeit goods...more
Increases in Counterfeit Beauty and Personal Care Products - The rise of e-commerce has led to increasing sales of counterfeit or noncompliant beauty and personal care products, including many that are knockoffs of...more
The rise of dupes and counterfeits in influencer marketing highlights the need for transparency and vigilance. As companies like Amazon and Nike aggressively pursue legal action, influencers and brands must prioritize ethical...more
In this edition of Fashion Law, we have compiled thought leadership published on our blogs and website throughout 2024—providing an overview of significant legal and regulatory updates in the fashion industry over the past...more
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued its "2024 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy" on January 8th, directed to "prominent and illustrative examples of online and physical markets...more
ACI and CRN are excited to welcome you back to New York City this Spring for the 11th Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements. Since last year, there have been numerous important developments...more
On April 20, 2023 Amazon launched the Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange (ACX) to combat the sale of counterfeit goods on its platform and make it safer for consumers to shop online. WHAT IS THE ANTI-COUNTERFEITING EXCHANGE...more
Welcome to the Litigation Gazette. Each quarter, BCLP's Paris team will keep you informed of the main litigation news in competition law, commercial litigation, labor law, IP/IT/Data and compliance....more