Is My Guitar Pedal a Klone or a Counterfeit? — No Infringement Intended Podcast
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For many product-focused companies, design often is the product. Differentiation lives in surface ornamentation, overall look-and-feel, and visual details that drive purchasing decisions often long before utility is...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
In trademark action between two guitar manufacturers that ended with jury verdict finding use of counterfeit mark and intentional infringement, district court enjoins sale of infringing products, orders disgorgement of...more
As the marketplace becomes more crowded, capturing and keeping the consumer’s attention can be difficult, especially in the online world where advertisements, chatbots, and other forms of digital technology distract the...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
On August 29, the Trump administration’s executive order suspended duty-free de minimis treatment for U.S. imports under $800. The move has already had ripple effects on global brands and retailers across industries, as well...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
ACI’s 3rd Annual West Coast Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Product is the must-attend event for cosmetics and personal care professionals looking to navigate the toughest legal,...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
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced bipartisan legislation to detect and combat counterfeit and pirated imports. Companion legislation is also being introduced in the House by Reps. Blake...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
Following in the footsteps of almost two dozen attorneys general in other states, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed a lawsuit on July 17, 2025, against Chinese online shopping platform Temu, alleging that it...more
The Digital Services Act ("DSA"), which entered into force for all intermediary services and online platforms in February 2024, aims to modernize and harmonize the regulation of third-party content across the EU. It notably...more
Our first article in this series highlighted the financial and reputational damage counterfeiting causes to brand owners and the significant societal consequences associated with the reproduction, sale and dissemination of...more
In this two-part series, we show not only how to protect your brand from counterfeiting but also how your efforts to do so can simultaneously reduce organised crime, people trafficking, forced labour, toxic health risks and...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
Intellectual property (IP)—including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—remains a key driver of innovation and competitive advantage for American businesses. But in today’s global trade environment, especially...more
Recent tariff increases are not only disrupting beauty brands’ supply chains and pricing strategies—they're also amplifying legal risks associated with counterfeit and "dupe" products. As authentic goods become costlier,...more