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Cartier Forces Apple to Withdraw iPhone Applications
Apple has withdrawn from distribution two applications for iPhones that simulate the faces of famous watches after a trademark infringement lawsuit was filed by Cartier. The applications, Fake Watch and Fake Watch Gold Edition, simulated Cartier's iconic "Tank" watch face, among others. . . . keep reading
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EU Proposal on Counterfeits Creates Confusion for Luxe Brands
(Source: Bloomberg)
The European Commission is preparing new rules that may facilitate the sale of some counterfeit goods via eBay and other Internet retailers. While rejecting efforts to restrict sales by retailers with physical locations, the draft plan would allow sales quantity restrictions on Internet-only sellers. . . . keep reading
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eBay Held Responsible for Counterfeit Luxury Sales
(Source: Bloomberg)
eBay says it will appeal a French court's ruling that it pay nearly €40 million to LVMH for not adequately preventing the sale of counterfeit goods on its website. The verdict helps establish an important precedent for luxury goods makers, as well as help maintain the integrity of luxury brands by restricting the resale of goods by unqualified merchants. . . . keep reading
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NYC Fights Phonies, Fakes Figures?
(Source: various)
NEW YORK -- Deputy New York City Mayor Edward Skyler announced a two-month campaign to educate shoppers about the impact of supporting the illegal market in counterfeit goods. The public awar . . . keep reading
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