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CounterfeitingAfrica

Navigating Cross-Border Trademark Protection Challenges and Prospects for Tanzanian Enterprises in the East African Community

As Tanzanian businesses expand regionally, evolving legal frameworks within the EAC and continental agreements offer both hurdles and avenues for securing trademark rights across…

Tanzanian companies seeking to protect their trademarks beyond national borders face a complex landscape shaped by domestic laws, regional harmonization efforts within the East African Community (EAC), and continental and international intellectual property agreements. While the Trade and Service Marks Act governs tra…

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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CounterfeitingGlobal

Japanese Customs Intensify Enforcement Against Importation of Intellectual Property-Infringing Goods

Japan Customs launches a robust crackdown to safeguard intellectual property rights by targeting imports of counterfeit and infringing products.

In a decisive move to protect intellectual property rights (IPR), Japan Customs has initiated a comprehensive crackdown on the importation of goods that infringe upon IPR. This enforcement action underscores the commitment to uphold IP protections and prevent counterfeit products from entering the Japanese market.

Monday, June 10, 2024

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CounterfeitingGlobal

Key Counterfeit Marketplaces and Enforcement Insights in Paraguay

An expert overview highlights Paraguay’s ongoing counterfeit challenges and identifies critical physical marketplaces for brand protection efforts.

Paraguay remains a significant hub for counterfeit goods, with illicit trade comprising a substantial portion of its economy. This article provides a detailed examination of Paraguay’s legal framework for intellectual property enforcement, practical advice from local counsel Diego Pérez, and identifies five major coun…

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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CounterfeitingLatin America

Key Brazilian Online Marketplaces Identified as Focal Points for Counterfeit Enforcement

Legal experts highlight enforcement challenges and strategies for brand owners combating counterfeit sales on Brazil’s leading digital platforms

Brazil’s booming e-commerce sector has become a hotspot for counterfeit goods, with a significant share of fake products sold through popular online marketplaces. Legal practitioners from Gruenbaum, Possinhas & Teixeira provide insights into enforcement frameworks, marketplace-specific issues, and practical recommenda…

Thursday, August 5, 2021

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CounterfeitingUSA

CBP Seizes Nearly $3 Million in Counterfeit Gucci and Louis Vuitton Goods at Dulles Airport

Customs and Border Protection intercepts thousands of counterfeit designer items from China destined for Dallas drop shipper

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized a shipment containing over 4,400 counterfeit luxury goods, including Gucci and Louis Vuitton products, valued at nearly $3 million MSRP. The shipment, originating from China and disguised as 'sticker storage bags,' was detain…

Monday, September 21, 2020

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CounterfeitingGlobal

Global IP Developments: Turkey's Plain Packaging, Pakistan IPO Praised by WIPO, and '.amazon' Domain Dispute Resurfaces

Recent international trademark and counterfeiting updates include major seizures, policy shifts, and ongoing domain name conflicts impacting rights holders worldwide.

This comprehensive report covers key intellectual property developments including a significant counterfeit Nike sneaker seizure by US Customs, Turkey's upcoming plain packaging mandate for tobacco, Pakistan's IP Office praised by WIPO for Madrid Protocol preparations, and renewed uncertainty over the '.amazon' top-le…

Friday, December 7, 2018

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CounterfeitingGlobal

Global Experts Outline Effective Anti-Counterfeiting Strategies for Brand Owners

Industry practitioners from China, Russia, the US, and Ukraine share insights on building robust IP enforcement frameworks to combat counterfeit goods

Counterfeiting poses significant risks to brand owners worldwide, impacting profits, reputation, and consumer safety. Experts from four jurisdictions discuss tailored anti-counterfeiting approaches, emphasizing IP registration, law enforcement collaboration, market monitoring, and consumer education as key pillars of…

Monday, May 1, 2017

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